Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL), 6-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Dukes & Duchesses now own a 1-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Freeport for a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 24. Dixon will battle a Pretzels squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Eastland (Lanark, IL). The Pretzels record now stands at 1-2.

With the loss, Forreston falls to 2-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals travel to Pearl City (Pearl City, IL) to battle the Wolves in a non-league challenge on Thursday, March 24. The Wolves enter the challenge with a record of 3-0.