The Shepard Astros softball squad (Palos Heights, IL), was routed 15-9 in Tuesday's non-league contest with the visiting Lyons Lions (LaGrange, IL)

With the triumph, Lyons improves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Lions host Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) to face the Mustangs in a non-league contest on Wednesday, March 25. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-2. Downers Grove South won 6-4 in their recent non-league bout against Sandburg (Orland Park, IL)

In their next game, the Astros battle the Providence Catholic Celtics (New Lenox, IL) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, March 25. Shepard will attempt to better on its 0-3 season record. The Celtics go into the bout with a 3-0 record after their 10-3 non-league win over Wilmington (Wilmington, IL).