Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) supporters left the game thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad topple the host Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL), 17-7 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Eastland improves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Cougars host River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league game on Monday, April 7. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 4-6. River Ridge/Scales Mound won 12-2 in their recent non-league game against Boylan Catholic (Rockford, IL)

The Cardinals now hold a 2-6 record. They play next when they travel to Pecatonica for a Northwest Upstate Illini - North game on Tuesday, April 8.