Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL), 6-5 in a league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 4-13 record. They take the field next when they travel to Prairie Central for a Illini Prairie challenge on Monday, April 25.

With the loss, Monticello falls to 7-8 on the campaign. The Sages host Pontiac (Pontiac, IL) to battle the Indians in a Illini Prairie challenge on Monday, April 25. The Indians enter the challenge with a record of 12-4. Pontiac won 6-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Williamsville (Williamsville, IL)