The Northview Knights the visiting Linton-Stockton Miners softball squad by a count of 7-4 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Knights meet the Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, April 11. Northview will attempt to upgrade on its 1-1 season record. The Lions go into the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 13-1 non-league loss to Effingham (Effingham, IL).

The Miners (2-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Vincennes Lincoln (Vincennes, IN). The Alices go into the non-league challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, Vincennes Lincoln held off Princeton (Princeton, IN), 10-7, in a non-league challenge.