The Hurley Northstars triumphed over the visiting Mellen Granite Diggers softball squad by a count of 16-2 in Tuesday's league challenge.

Next, the Northstars meet the Mellen Granite Diggers (Mellen, WI) in a Northern Lights challenge, on Tuesday, May 20. Hurley will attempt to upgrade on its 9-8 season record. The Granite Diggers enter the challenge with a 9-7 record after their 12-2 non-league loss to Phillips (Phillips, WI).

The Granite Diggers (10-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Hurley (Hurley, WI). The Northstars enter the Northern Lights challenge with a 8-7 record. In their last challenge, Hurley was routed by Mellen (Mellen, WI), 12-7, in a league challenge.