Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Marion Wildcats (Marion, IL), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Indians now own a 5-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Herrin for a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 23. Johnston City will face a Tigers squad coming off a 11-7 non-league loss to Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL). The Tigers record now stands at 3-2.

With the loss, Marion falls to 6-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Columbia (Columbia, IL) to face the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, March 23. The Eagles enter the challenge with a record of 5-0. Columbia won 7-6 in their recent non-league challenge against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)