The annual marathon softball fundraiser for Pella Christian Grade School is coming up. This is the 9th year for the event, which will see 18 teams play softball for 24 hours against a marathon team. There will be teams representing Pella Christian Grade School, Pella Middle School and an alumni team from the Pella Christian High School State Baseball team. Opening ceremonies are Friday at 5pm at the Pella Christian Softball Field and games will run through Saturday at 5pm.