The Valmeyer Pirates softball team (Valmeyer, IL), was routed 8-0 in Friday's non-league test with the visiting Trico Pioneers (Campbell Hill, IL)

Coming up next, the Pioneers clash with the Elverado Falcons (Elkville, IL) in a non-league test, on Monday, March 25. Trico will attempt to improve on its 2-0 season record. The Falcons come into the test with a 5-2 record after their 15-2 league win over Dongola (Dongola, IL).

The Pirates (1-2) will now prepare for their test against New Athens (New Athens, IL). The Yellow Jackets come into the Cahokia - Kaskaskia test with a 2-6 record. In their last test, New Athens was routed by Nashville (Nashville, IL), 15-4, in a non-league test.