Triad Knights (Troy, IL) supporters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL), 6-5 in a league game.

With the triumph, Triad improves its record to 13-6 on the year. The Knights host Jersey (Jerseyville, IL) to face the Panthers in a Mississippi Valley game on Thursday, May 8. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 5-11. Jersey lost 7-1 in their recent league game against Mascoutah (Mascoutah, IL)

The Bulldogs now hold a 4-14 record. They play next when they host Waterloo for a Mississippi Valley game on Wednesday, May 7. Highland will face a Bulldogs squad coming off a 4-3 league win over Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL). The Bulldogs record now stands at 14-2.