The Catholic Central Hilltoppers triumphed over the visiting St. Francis Mariners softball squad by a count of 13-3 in Thursday's league challenge.

Next, the Hilltoppers play the St. Francis Mariners (St. Francis, WI) in a Midwest Classic challenge, on Thursday, May 8. Catholic Central will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Mariners enter the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 17-4 league loss to Brookfield Academy (Brookfield, WI).

The Mariners (5-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Catholic Central (Burlington, WI). The Hilltoppers enter the Midwest Classic challenge with a 3-7 record. In their last challenge, Catholic Central was routed by Luther Prep (Watertown, WI), 12-2, in a league challenge.