The Eureka Hornets softball team scored 6 runs and limited the host Putnam County Panthers to 5 in the Hornets non-league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Eureka moves its record to 2-11 on the year. The Hornets travel to Deer Creek-Mackinaw (Mackinaw, IL) to play the Chiefs in a Heart of Illinois game on Monday, April 15. The Chiefs come into the game with a record of 5-7. Deer Creek-Mackinaw lost 7-2 in their recent league game against Fieldcrest (Minonk, IL)

In their next game, the Panthers play the Dwight Trojans (Dwight, IL) in a Tri-County game, on Monday, April 15. Putnam County will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Trojans come into the game with a 7-4 record after their 12-3 non-league win over Peoria Christian (Peoria, IL).