The Manteno Panthers the visiting Wilmington Wildcats softball squad by a count of 9-7 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Wilmington Wildcats (Wilmington, IL) in a Illinois Central Eight challenge, on Wednesday, April 9. Manteno will attempt to upgrade on its 7-0 season record. The Wildcats go into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 9-7 league loss to Manteno (Manteno, IL).

The Wildcats (7-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Manteno (Manteno, IL). The Panthers go into the Illinois Central Eight challenge with a 7-0 record. In their last challenge, Manteno held off Wilmington (Wilmington, IL), 9-7, in a league challenge.