The Pella Christian Grade School marathon night of softball is Friday night. Eighteen teams will play for 24 hours, with one marathon team playing all day and night. Lauri Amelse is helping organize the event. She says there will be a DJ on site and lots of activities for the whole family on Saturday. The marathon starts with softball games at 5pm and the unveiling ceremony of the Pella Christian 100th Anniversary Banner at 7:25 Friday evening.