In Thursday's league contest, the Belleville West Maroons (Belleville, IL) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Alton Redbirds (Alton, IL), by a margin of 13-3.

With the triumph, Belleville West moves its record to 5-10 on the year. The Maroons travel to Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL) to play the Indians in a non-league contest on Friday, April 12. The Indians come into the contest with a record of 3-9. Mascoutah lost 8-1 in their recent league contest against Waterloo (Waterloo, IL)

In their next game, the Redbirds play the Pittsfield Saukees (Pittsfield, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, April 13. Alton will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Saukees come into the contest with a 6-4 record after their 9-8 non-league loss to Quincy (Quincy, IL).