Oak Lawn Spartans (Oak Lawn, IL) supporters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Niles West Wolves (Skokie, IL), 9-8 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Oak Lawn improves its record to 7-7 on the year. The Spartans travel to Shepard (Palos Heights, IL) to play the Astros in a South Suburban game on Monday, April 21. The Astros enter the game with a record of 12-2. Shepard won 7-1 in their recent non-league game against Downers Grove North (Downers Grove, IL)

The Wolves now hold a 5-8 record. They play next when they host Niles North for a Central Suburban - North game on Tuesday, April 22. Niles West will play a Vikings squad coming off a 17-0 league win over Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 7-4.