The Belvidere Bucs triumphed over the host Guilford Vikings softball squad by a count of 15-3 in Friday's league challenge.

Next, the Bucs meet the Rockford East E-Rabs (Rockford, IL) in a Northern Illinois NIC-9 challenge, on Monday, May 12. Belvidere will attempt to upgrade on its 12-8 season record. The E-Rabs enter the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 1-0 league loss to Rockford Auburn (Rockford, IL).

The Vikings (7-16) will now prepare for their challenge against Freeport (Freeport, IL). The Pretzels enter the Northern Illinois NIC-9 challenge with a 4-18 record. In their last challenge, Freeport was routed by Jefferson (Rockford, IL), 2-1, in a league challenge.