In Thursday's non-league outing, the host Shell Lake Lakers softball team scored a close 11-6 win over the Mellen Granite Diggers.

Coming up next, the Lakers battle the New Auburn Trojans (New Auburn, WI) in a non-league outing, on Monday, April 29. Shell Lake will attempt to upgrade on its 4-4 season record. The Trojans enter the outing with a 1-4 record after their 24-9 non-league win over Bruce (Bruce, WI).

The Granite Diggers (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Drummond (Drummond, WI). The Lumberjacks enter the Northern Lights challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Drummond was routed by Hurley (Hurley, WI), 11-4, in a league challenge.