Millington Cardinals (Millington, MI) backers exited the stadium thrilled Friday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Standish-Sterling Panthers (Standish, MI), 10-9 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now sport a 5-0 record. They play next when they travel to Birch Run for a non-league battle on Monday, April 22. Millington will meet a Panthers squad coming off a 14-0 league loss to Frankenmuth (Frankenmuth, MI). The Panthers record now stands at 2-3.

The Panthers now sport a 1-6 record. They play next when they host Cheboygan for a non-league battle on Saturday, April 20. Standish-Sterling will meet a Chiefs squad coming off a 9-5 non-league loss to Elk Rapids (Elk Rapids, MI). The Chiefs record now stands at 4-3.