The East Peoria Raiders the visiting Metamora Redbirds softball squad by a count of 4-1 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Raiders play the Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Monday, April 22. East Peoria will attempt to upgrade on its 13-3 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 8-7 non-league loss to Kaneland (Maple Park, IL).

The Redbirds (15-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Limestone (Bartonville, IL). The Rockets enter the Mid-Illini challenge with a 5-4 record. In their last challenge, Limestone was routed by East Peoria (East Peoria, IL), 8-0, in a league challenge.