Quincy Blue Devils (Quincy, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pittsfield Saukees (Pittsfield, IL), 7-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Blue Devils now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they host Hamilton/Warsaw for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, March 22.

With the loss, Pittsfield falls to 0-1 on the campaign. The Saukees host Camp Point Central (Camp Point, IL) to face the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, March 24. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 0-0.