The Dixon Dukes & Duchesses triumphed over the host Jefferson J-Hawks softball squad by a count of 7-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Dukes & Duchesses meet the Amboy Clippers (Amboy, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, April 2. Dixon will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Clippers enter the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 6-3 non-league loss to Marquette (Ottawa, IL).

The J-Hawks (0-4) will now prepare for their challenge against South Beloit (South Beloit, IL). The Sobos enter the non-league challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, South Beloit was routed by Earlville (Earlville, IL), 4-3, in a non-league challenge.