Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Morton Potters (Morton, IL), 6-0 in a league challenge.

The Dragons now own a 5-2 record. They take the field next when they host Metamora for a Mid-Illini challenge on Thursday, April 13. Pekin will battle a Redbirds squad coming off a 2-0 league win over Canton (Canton, IL). The Redbirds record now stands at 10-2.

With the loss, Morton falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Potters travel to Limestone (Bartonville, IL) to battle the Rockets in a Mid-Illini challenge on Thursday, April 13. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 2-5. Limestone lost 4-3 in their recent league challenge against Washington (Washington, IL)