Meridian Hawks (Macon, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Monticello Sages (Monticello, IL), 8-1 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Meridian moves its record to 13-6 on the year. The Hawks travel to Clinton (Clinton, IL) to clash with the Maroons in a Lincoln Prairie game on Monday, May 17. The Maroons come into the game with a record of 0-8. Clinton lost 14-5 in their recent league game against Warrensburg-Latham (Warrensburg, IL)

In their next game, the Sages clash with the Rantoul Eagles (Rantoul, IL) in a Illini Prairie game, on Monday, May 17. Monticello will attempt to move on its 6-5 season record. The Eagles come into the game with a 2-7 record after their 5-0 league loss to Olympia (Stanford, IL).