The Mead Panthers the host Southridge Suns softball squad by a count of 10-6 in Saturday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Gonzaga Prep Bullpups (Spokane, WA) in a 2A/3A/4A Greater Spokane challenge, on Monday, March 24. Mead will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Bullpups go into the challenge with a 0-5 record after their 17-0 non-league loss to Hanford (Richland, WA).

The Suns (3-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Pasco (Pasco, WA). The Bulldogs go into the 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge with a 1-0 record. In their last challenge, Pasco held off Davis (Yakima, WA), 17-2, in a non-league challenge.