Manteno Panthers (Manteno, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Wilmington Wildcats (Wilmington, IL), 4-1 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Wilmington for a Illinois Central Eight challenge on Tuesday, March 28. Manteno will battle a Wildcats squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Manteno (Manteno, IL). The Wildcats record now stands at 2-2.

With the loss, Wilmington falls to 2-2 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Manteno (Manteno, IL) to battle the Panthers in a Illinois Central Eight challenge on Tuesday, March 28. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 2-1. Manteno won 4-1 in their recent league challenge against Wilmington (Wilmington, IL)