In Thursday's non-league test, the West Aurora Blackhawks (Aurora, IL) softball squad overwhelmed the visiting Bartlett Hawks (Bartlett, IL), by a tally of 12-5.

Next, the Blackhawks clash with the Neuqua Valley Wildcats (Naperville, IL) in a non-league test, on Friday, April 11. West Aurora will attempt to advance on its 4-3 season record. The Wildcats go into the test with a 3-5 record after their 7-3 league win over Naperville Central (Naperville, IL).

The Hawks (1-5) will now prepare for their test against Larkin (Elgin, IL). The Royals go into the Upstate Eight test with a 3-5 record. In their last test, Larkin held off Hoffman Estates (Hoffman Estates, IL), 4-0, in a non-league test.