In Thursday's league challenge, the West Aurora Blackhawks (Aurora, IL) softball squad the host Elmwood Park Tigers (Elmwood Park, IL), by a count of 8-5.

Next, the Blackhawks meet the Ridgewood Rebels (Norridge, IL) in a Upstate Eight challenge, on Friday, May 9. West Aurora will attempt to upgrade on its 13-12 season record. The Rebels enter the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 20-5 league win over Aurora East (Aurora, IL).

The Tigers (6-15) will now prepare for their challenge against DePaul College Prep (Chicago, IL). The Rams enter the non-league challenge with a 10-18 record. In their last challenge, DePaul College Prep edged Aurora Central Catholic (Aurora, IL), 6-4, in a league challenge.