Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Durand Bulldogs (Durand, IL), 11-7 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 7-7 record. They take the field next when they host Amboy for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 15. Lena-Winslow will battle a Clippers squad coming off a 10-0 league loss to Forreston (Forreston, IL). The Clippers record now stands at 4-5.

With the loss, Durand falls to 5-4 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL) to battle the Indians in a NUIC East challenge on Friday, April 14. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 1-10. Pecatonica lost 22-2 in their recent league challenge against Orangeville (Orangeville, IL)