The Metamora Redbirds the host Mt. Zion Braves softball squad by a count of 7-4 in Wednesday's non-league match.

The Redbirds (12-5) will now prepare for their match against Pekin (Pekin, IL). The Dragons come into the Mid-Illini match with a 12-4 record. In their last match, Pekin nipped Morton (Morton, IL), 15-5, in a league match.

In their next game, the Braves battle the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) in a Apollo match, on Friday, April 17. Mt. Zion will attempt to better on its 5-7 season record. The Flaming Hearts come into the match with a 8-6 record after their 16-4 non-league loss to Robinson (Robinson, IL).