North Boone Vikings (Poplar Grove, IL) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Oregon Hawks (Oregon, IL), 1-0 in a league game.

With the triumph, North Boone improves its record to 17-3 on the year. The Vikings travel to Harlem (Machesney Park, IL) to play the Huskies in a non-league game on Thursday, May 1. The Huskies enter the game with a record of 15-7. Harlem won 3-0 in their recent league game against Jefferson (Rockford, IL)

The Hawks now hold a 18-6 record. They play next when they travel to Stillman Valley for a Big Northern game on Thursday, May 1. Oregon will play a Cardinals team coming off a 4-1 league win over Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL). The Cardinals record now stands at 11-6.