Staunton Bulldogs (Staunton, IL) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Carlinville Cavaliers (Carlinville, IL), 11-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Bulldogs now sport a 5-3 record. They take the field next when they host Lincolnwood for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 4. Staunton will face a Lancers squad coming off a 4-2 non-league win over Mulberry Grove (Mulberry Grove, IL). The Lancers record now stands at 4-4.

With the loss, Carlinville falls to 4-3 on the campaign. The Cavaliers travel to Bunker Hill (Bunker Hill, IL) to face the Minutemen in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, April 5. The Minutemen enter the challenge with a record of 3-2. Bunker Hill won 6-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Hillsboro (Hillsboro, IL)