Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) backers exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Illini Bluffs Tigers (Glasford, IL), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Panthers now own a 19-5 record. They take the field next when they host Yorkville Christian for a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 6. Washington will battle a Mustangs squad coming off a 12-2 non-league win over South Beloit (South Beloit, IL). The Mustangs record now stands at 7-5.

With the loss, Illini Bluffs falls to 18-4 on the campaign. The Tigers host Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, IL) to battle the Irish in a non-league challenge on Saturday, May 6. The Irish enter the challenge with a record of 9-9. Peoria Notre Dame lost 7-3 in their recent non-league challenge against Lincoln (Lincoln, IL)