The Trico Pioneers softball team scored 15 runs and limited the host Sparta Bulldogs to 4 in the Pioneers non-league triumph on Saturday.

With the triumph, Trico moves its record to 13-8 on the year. The Pioneers host Chester (Chester, IL) to play the Yellowjackets in a non-league game on Saturday, April 29. The Yellowjackets come into the game with a record of 7-11. Chester lost 7-0 in their recent league game against Okawville (Okawville, IL)

In their next game, the Bulldogs play the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) in a Cahokia - Illinois game, on Tuesday, May 2. Sparta will attempt to move on its 3-10 season record. The Yellowjackets come into the game with a 7-15 record after their 22-2 non-league loss to Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL).