Geneva Vikings (Geneva, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Crystal Lake South Gators (Crystal Lake, IL), 9-8 in a non-league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 4-11 record. They take the field next when they host St. Charles East for a DuKane game on Wednesday, April 24. Geneva will clash with a Fighting Saints team coming off a 13-0 league win over Batavia (Batavia, IL). The Fighting Saints record now stands at 13-5.

In their next game, the Gators clash with the Prairie Ridge Wolves (Crystal Lake, IL) in a Fox Valley game, on Wednesday, April 24. Crystal Lake South will attempt to move on its 0-15 season record. The Wolves come into the game with a 15-1 record after their 6-3 league win over Hampshire (Hampshire, IL).