IC Catholic Prep Knights (Elmhurst, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Pearl City Wolves (Pearl City, IL), 9-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now own a 24-4 record. They take the field next when they travel to Ridgewood [AlWood/Cambridge] for a non-league challenge on Friday, May 10. IC Catholic Prep will battle a Spartans squad coming off a 8-5 league loss to Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL). The Spartans record now stands at 23-3.

With the loss, Pearl City falls to 14-10 on the campaign. The Wolves travel to Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL) to battle the Rockets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 11. The Rockets enter the challenge with a record of 24-3. Rockridge won 1-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Biggsville West Central (Biggsville, IL)