The Southwestern Piasa Birds softball team scored 9 runs and limited the host Hillsboro Hiltoppers to 1 in the Piasa Birds league triumph on Friday.

With the triumph, Southwestern moves its record to 3-9 on the year. The Piasa Birds travel to Staunton (Staunton, IL) to clash with the Bulldogs in a South Central game on Wednesday, April 27. The Bulldogs come into the game with a record of 11-2. Staunton won 15-0 in their recent league game against Litchfield (Litchfield, IL)

In their next game, the Hiltoppers clash with the Carlinville Cavaliers (Carlinville, IL) in a South Central game, on Tuesday, April 26. Hillsboro will attempt to move on its 2-10 season record. The Cavaliers come into the game with a 9-2 record after their 18-3 non-league win over Litchfield (Litchfield, IL).