McHenry Warriors (McHenry, IL) backers left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL), 8-6 in a league contest.

With the triumph, McHenry improves its record to 9-12 on the year. The Warriors travel to Huntley (Huntley, IL) to face the Red Raiders in a Fox Valley contest on Wednesday, April 30. The Red Raiders enter the contest with a record of 12-8. Huntley won 3-1 in their recent league contest against Crystal Lake Central (Crystal Lake, IL)

The Whip-Purs now hold a 13-5 record. They play next when they host Jacobs for a Fox Valley contest on Wednesday, April 30. Hampshire will face a Golden Eagles squad coming off a 7-6 non-league win over Larkin (Elgin, IL). The Golden Eagles record now stands at 11-10.