The Ayer Shirley Panthers softball team (Ayer, MA), was tipped 7-6 in Friday's non-league test with the host Gardner Wildcats (Gardner, MA)

In their next game, the Wildcats play the Tahanto Regional Stags (Boylston, MA) in a non-league contest, on Monday, May 9. Gardner will attempt to move on its 2-9 season record. The Stags come into the contest with a 6-4 record after their 14-8 league win over Maynard (Maynard, MA).

In their next game, the Panthers play the Lunenburg Blue Knights (Lunenburg, MA) in a non-league contest, on Monday, May 9. Ayer Shirley will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Blue Knights come into the contest with a 4-5 record after their 15-3 non-league loss to Tyngsborough (Tyngsborough, MA).