The Satsuma Gators got by the visiting Excel Panthers softball squad by a count of 12-11 in Thursday's non-league battle.

The Gators (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Murphy (Mobile, AL). The Panthers go into the non-league battle with a 0-1 record.

The Panthers now sport a 6-3 record. They play next when they travel to Foley for a non-league battle on Friday, February 28. Excel will meet a Lions squad coming off a 11-2 league loss to Robertsdale (Robertsdale, AL). The Lions record now stands at 0-5.