In Saturday's league contest, the Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) softball team held off the visiting Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL), by a margin of 1-0.

With the triumph, Pekin moves its record to 12-7 on the year. The Dragons travel to Dunlap (Dunlap, IL) to play the Eagles in a Mid-Illini contest on Monday, May 9. The Eagles come into the contest with a record of 8-16. Dunlap lost 4-1 in their recent league contest against Washington (Washington, IL)

In their next game, the Little Giants play the Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL) in a Mid-Illini contest, on Tuesday, May 10. Canton will attempt to move on its 5-16 season record. The Rockets come into the contest with a 4-10 record after their 6-0 league loss to East Peoria (East Peoria, IL).