Marengo Indians (Marengo, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Indians now sport a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wauconda for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 21.

With the loss, Stillman Valley falls to 4-2 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Guilford (Rockford, IL) to face the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 21. The Vikings enter the challenge with a record of 1-0. Guilford won 15-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Woodstock (Woodstock, IL)