The Kelley Mariners edged the visiting South Ridge Panthers softball squad by a count of 7-6 in Thursday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Mariners meet the Two Harbors Agates (Two Harbors, MN) in a Polar challenge, on Friday, April 25. Kelley will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Agates enter the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 14-4 non-league loss to South Ridge (Culver, MN).

The Panthers (3-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Moose Lake/Willow River (Moose Lake, MN). The Rebels enter the non-league challenge with a 5-2 record. In their last challenge, Moose Lake/Willow River was nudged by Cloquet (Cloquet, MN), 8-4, in a non-league challenge.