The Benton Rangers triumphed over the host Nashville Hornets softball squad by a count of 14-7 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Rangers meet the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi challenge, on Monday, April 14. Benton will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Redbirds enter the challenge with a 10-2 record after their 14-4 league win over DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL).

The Hornets (0-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL). The Panthers enter the Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi challenge with a 9-2 record. In their last challenge, Pinckneyville was routed by Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL), 5-0, in a league challenge.