Alton Comets (Alton, MO) supporters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Ellington Whippets (Ellington, MO), 12-9 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Alton improves its record to 6-11 on the year. The Comets travel to Gainesville (Gainesville, MO) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league game on Monday, May 5. The Bulldogs enter the game with a record of 11-7. Gainesville lost 8-4 in their recent non-league game against Sparta (Sparta, MO)

The Whippets now hold a 4-10 record. They play next when they host Bismarck for a non-league game on Thursday, May 1.