Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they saw their softball squad nip the host Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI), 13-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Dukes now own a 9-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to Freeland for a Tri-Valley - East challenge on Tuesday, April 23. Garber will battle a Falcons squad coming off a 11-0 non-league win over Goodrich (Goodrich, MI). The Falcons record now stands at 3-5.

With the loss, Standish-Sterling falls to 1-5 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Millington (Millington, MI) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league challenge on Friday, April 19. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a record of 4-0. Millington won 3-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Unionville-Sebewaing (Sebewaing, MI)