Kelley Mariners (Silver Bay, MN) backers exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN), 8-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Mariners now own a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they host Moose Lake/Willow River for a Polar challenge on Tuesday, April 16. Kelley will battle a Rebels squad coming off a 11-1 non-league loss to Hibbing (Hibbing, MN). The Rebels record now stands at 1-3.

With the loss, Ely falls to 1-1 on the campaign. The Timberwolves travel to Mountain Iron-Buhl (Mountain Iron, MN) to battle the Rangers in a Freelance challenge on Tuesday, April 16. The Rangers enter the challenge with a record of 2-2. Mountain Iron-Buhl lost 4-1 in their recent league challenge against International Falls (International Falls, MN)