In Saturday's non-league contest, the Belleville East Lancers (Belleville, IL) softball team the host Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL), by a margin of 5-3.

With the triumph, Belleville East moves its record to 8-5 on the year. The Lancers host Alton (Alton, IL) to play the Redbirds in a Southwestern contest on Thursday, April 21. The Redbirds come into the contest with a record of 1-9.

In their next game, the Red Devils play the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio contest, on Tuesday, April 19. Murphysboro will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record.