Dunlap Eagles (Dunlap, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL), 7-6 in a league challenge.

The Eagles now own a 3-2 record. They take the field next when they host Limestone for a Mid-Illini challenge on Thursday, April 6. Dunlap will battle a Rockets squad coming off a 4-3 league loss to East Peoria (East Peoria, IL). The Rockets record now stands at 2-2.

With the loss, Pekin falls to 3-1 on the campaign. The Dragons host Washington (Washington, IL) to battle the Panthers in a Mid-Illini challenge on Thursday, April 6. The Panthers enter the challenge with a record of 3-3. Washington lost 6-2 in their recent league challenge against Metamora (Metamora, IL)