Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) backers left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the visiting Triad Knights (Troy, IL), 4-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Salem upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL) to play the Wooden Shoes in a non-league game on Monday, March 24. The Wooden Shoes enter the game with a record of 1-0.

The Knights now own a 1-1 record. They play next when they travel to Freeburg for a non-league game on Saturday, March 22. Triad will play a Midgets squad coming off a 9-7 non-league loss to Chester (Chester, IL). The Midgets record now stands at 0-2.