The Richards Bulldogs overwhelmed the visiting Bremen Braves softball squad by a count of 11-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Blue Island Eisenhower Cardinals (Blue Island, IL) in a South Suburban challenge, on Monday, May 19. Richards will attempt to upgrade on its 19-9 season record. The Cardinals go into the challenge with a 10-18 record after their 10-9 league win over Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL).

The Braves (9-16) will now prepare for their challenge against Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL). The Red Wolves go into the South Suburban challenge with a 3-25 record. In their last challenge, Thornton Fractional South was routed by Blue Island Eisenhower (Blue Island, IL), 10-9, in a league challenge.