Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Rock Falls Rockets (Rock Falls, IL), 4-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they host Kaneland for a Interstate Eight challenge on Monday, April 10.

With the loss, Rock Falls falls to 7-2 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL) to battle the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 8. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 8-0. Rockridge won 11-6 in their recent league challenge against Sherrard (Sherrard, IL)