Earlville Red Raiders (Earlville, IL) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Hiawatha Hawks (Kirkland, IL), 8-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Earlville improves its record to 10-7 on the year. The Red Raiders host Sandwich (Sandwich, IL) to play the Indians in a non-league game on Friday, May 9. The Indians enter the game with a record of 9-9.

The Hawks now hold a 2-11 record. They play next when they host Harvest Christian Academy for a game on Thursday, May 8. Hiawatha will play a Lions squad coming off a 31-17 non-league win over Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest, IL). The Lions record now stands at 9-11.