In Tuesday's league contest, the Eastland Cougars (Lanark, IL) softball team held off the visiting Forreston Cardinals (Forreston, IL), by a margin of 6-5.

With the triumph, Eastland moves its record to 6-2 on the year. The Cougars travel to River Ridge/Scales Mound (Hanover, IL) to play the Wildcats in a non-league contest on Wednesday, April 10. The Wildcats come into the contest with a record of 0-7. River Ridge/Scales Mound lost 12-5 in their recent league contest against Fulton (Fulton, IL)

In their next game, the Cardinals play the West Carroll Thunder (Savanna, IL) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, April 10. Forreston will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Thunder come into the contest with a 0-6 record after their 8-1 league loss to Galena (Galena, IL).