Salem Wildcats (Salem, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting East Alton-Wood River Oilers (Wood River, IL), 2-0 in a league challenge.

The Wildcats now own a 18-5 record. They take the field next when they host Roxana for a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge on Thursday, May 2. Salem will battle a Shells squad coming off a 7-6 league loss to Columbia (Columbia, IL). The Shells record now stands at 11-5.

With the loss, East Alton-Wood River falls to 4-17 on the campaign. The Oilers host Breese Central (Breese, IL) to battle the Cougars in a Cahokia - Mississippi challenge on Thursday, May 2. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 10-8. Breese Central lost 7-0 in their recent league challenge against Freeburg (Freeburg, IL)