The Waltonville Spartans the visiting St. Bede Bruins softball squad by a count of 5-2 in Tuesday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans play the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, April 16. Waltonville will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Blackcats enter the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 12-2 league loss to Trico (Campbell Hill, IL).

The Bruins (8-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Carterville (Carterville, IL). The Lions enter the non-league challenge with a 13-2 record. In their last challenge, Carterville edged Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL), 15-0, in a league challenge.