The Ironwood Eagles the visiting Kellis Cougars softball squad by a final score of 10-8 in Friday's league battle.

The Eagles (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Gila Ridge (Yuma, AZ). The Hawks go into the 5A Northwest battle with a 10-10 record. In their last battle, Gila Ridge by Sunrise Mountain (Peoria, AZ), 5-0, in a league battle.

The Cougars now possess a 1-9 record. They play next when they travel to Centennial for a 5A Northwest test on Wednesday, March 30. Kellis will encounter a Coyotes team coming off a 9-3 non-league loss to Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, AZ). The Coyotes record now stands at 7-5.