North Boone Vikings (Poplar Grove, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Stillman Valley Cardinals (Stillman Valley, IL), 5-1 in a league challenge.

The Vikings now own a 15-3 record. They take the field next when they host Winnebago for a Big Northern challenge on Monday, April 29.

With the loss, Stillman Valley falls to 17-7 on the campaign. The Cardinals host Oregon (Oregon, IL) to battle the Hawks in a Big Northern challenge on Monday, April 29. The Hawks enter the challenge with a record of 11-7.