The Beardstown Tigers the host Barry Western Wildcats softball squad by a count of 6-3 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Tigers play the Liberty Eagles (Liberty, IL) in a West Central challenge, on Monday, April 21. Beardstown will attempt to upgrade on its 7-6 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 13-2 league win over Barry Western (Barry, IL).

The Wildcats (5-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Liberty (Liberty, IL). The Eagles enter the West Central challenge with a 12-4 record. In their last challenge, Liberty edged Seymour (Payson, IL), 11-3, in a non-league challenge.