Ottawa Pirates (Ottawa, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Rockridge Rockets (Taylor Ridge, IL), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 8-3 record. They take the field next when they host Rock Falls for a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 8. Ottawa will battle a Rockets squad coming off a 12-0 league win over Winnebago (Winnebago, IL). The Rockets record now stands at 7-0.

With the loss, Rockridge falls to 9-1 on the campaign. The Rockets host Rock Falls (Rock Falls, IL) to battle the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, April 8. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 7-0. Rock Falls won 12-0 in their recent league challenge against Winnebago (Winnebago, IL)