The Birch Run Panthers softball team scored 5 runs and limited the visiting Ovid-Elsie Marauders to 3 in the Panthers league triumph on Thursday.

With the triumph, Birch Run moves its record to 3-5 on the year. The Panthers host Garber (Essexville, MI) to clash with the Dukes in a Tri-Valley - East game on Monday, May 6. The Dukes come into the game with a record of 13-4. Garber lost 5-3 in their recent non-league game against Ogemaw Heights (West Branch, MI)

In their next game, the Marauders clash with the Lakeville Falcons (Otisville, MI) in a Mid-Michigan game, on Monday, May 6. Ovid-Elsie will attempt to move on its 5-14 season record. The Falcons come into the game with a 25-4 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Imlay City (Imlay City, MI).