Hampshire Whip-Purs (Hampshire, IL) supporters left the game pleased Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Belvidere North Blue Thunder (Belvidere, IL), 5-3 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Hampshire improves its record to 4-0 on the year. The Whip-Purs host Jacobs (Algonquin, IL) to play the Golden Eagles in a game on Wednesday, April 9. The Golden Eagles enter the game with a record of 4-0. Jacobs won 23-16 in their recent non-league game against Grant Community (Fox Lake, IL)

The Blue Thunder now hold a 2-1 record. They play next when they host Sycamore for a non-league game on Thursday, April 10. Belvidere North will play a Spartans squad coming off a 17-1 non-league win over North Boone (Poplar Grove, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 3-0.