Dixon Dukes & Duchesses (Dixon, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Winnebago Indians (Winnebago, IL), 6-1 in a league challenge.

The Dukes & Duchesses now own a 7-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to North Boone for a Big Northern challenge on Thursday, April 21. Dixon will battle a Vikings squad coming off a 21-1 league win over Lutheran (Rockford, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 9-3.

With the loss, Winnebago falls to 0-4 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Lutheran (Rockford, IL) to battle the Crusaders in a Big Northern challenge on Wednesday, April 20. The Crusaders enter the challenge with a record of 0-5. Lutheran lost 21-1 in their recent league challenge against North Boone (Poplar Grove, IL)