In Thursday's league contest, the East Peoria Raiders (East Peoria, IL) softball team overwhelmed the host Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL), by a margin of 6-0.

With the triumph, East Peoria moves its record to 22-5 on the year. The Raiders travel to Ottawa (Ottawa, IL) to play the Pirates in a non-league contest on Saturday, May 7. The Pirates come into the contest with a record of 14-6. Ottawa lost 4-3 in their recent league contest against Kaneland (Maple Park, IL)

In their next game, the Rockets play the Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL) in a Mid-Illini contest, on Tuesday, May 10. Limestone will attempt to move on its 4-10 season record. The Little Giants come into the contest with a 5-16 record after their 1-0 league loss to Pekin (Pekin, IL).