The Seneca Fighting Irish the host Ottawa Pirates softball squad by a count of 5-3 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Fighting Irish meet the Marquette Crusaders (Ottawa, IL) in a Tri-County challenge, on Tuesday, May 6. Seneca will attempt to upgrade on its 23-0 season record. The Crusaders go into the challenge with a 17-4 record after their 17-1 non-league win over Hall (Spring Valley, IL).

The Pirates (13-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Morris (Morris, IL). The Redskins go into the Interstate Eight challenge with a 16-6 record. In their last challenge, Morris held off Manteno (Manteno, IL), 17-2, in a non-league challenge.