Zeigler-Royalton Tornadoes (Zeigler, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Steeleville Warriors (Steeleville, IL), 10-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Tornadoes now own a 4-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Columbia for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 23. Zeigler-Royalton will battle a Eagles squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 5-0.

With the loss, Steeleville falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Warriors host Benton (Benton, IL) to battle the Rangers in a non-league challenge on Monday, March 25. The Rangers enter the challenge with a record of 3-3. Benton lost 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Carmi-White County (Carmi, IL)