The Sterling Raiders triumphed over the host Madison Marlins softball squad by a count of 19-11 in Wednesday's league challenge.

Next, the Raiders meet the Westbury Huskies (Houston, TX) in a 5A Region III District 21 challenge, on Thursday, February 27. Sterling will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Huskies enter the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 22-3 league loss to Spring Woods (Houston, TX).

The Marlins (0-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Austin (Houston, TX). The Mustangs enter the 5A Region III District 21 challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, Austin was routed by Milby (Houston, TX), 16-0, in a league challenge.