New Athens Yellow Jackets (New Athens, IL) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad thwart the visiting Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL), 18-0 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, New Athens improves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Yellow Jackets travel to Carlyle (Carlyle, IL) to play the Indians/Lady Indians in a non-league game on Wednesday, March 26. The Indians/Lady Indians enter the game with a record of 3-2. Carlyle lost 12-0 in their recent non-league game against Greenville (Greenville, IL)

The Crusaders now hold a 0-4 record. They play next when they travel to Gibault Catholic for a non-league game on Monday, March 31.