In Thursday's non-league challenge, the Pierce Bluejays (Pierce, NE) volleyball team defeated the host Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars (Lyons, NE), by a count of 2-0.

The Bluejays (7-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Wakefield (Wakefield, NE). The Trojans come into the non-league challenge with a 7-3 record. In their last challenge, Wakefield defeated Ponca (Ponca, NE), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars encounter the Ponca Indians (Ponca, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 9. Lyons-Decatur Northeast will attempt to move on its 0-6 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 1-6 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Wakefield (Wakefield, NE).