In Wednesday's league contest, the Marshall Lions (Marshall, IL) softball team overwhelmed the visiting Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL), by a margin of 16-6.

With the triumph, Marshall moves its record to 16-5 on the year. The Lions travel to Casey-Westfield (Casey, IL) to play the Warriors in a Little Illini contest on Thursday, April 25. The Warriors come into the contest with a record of 24-1. Casey-Westfield won 5-2 in their recent league contest against Mt. Carmel (Mt. Carmel, IL)

In their next game, the Pirates play the Villa Grove Blue Devils (Villa Grove, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie contest, on Thursday, April 25. Cumberland will attempt to move on its 7-12 season record. The Blue Devils come into the contest with a 14-10 record after their 19-4 non-league win over Fisher (Fisher, IL).