The John Marshall Rockets volleyball team (Rochester, MN), went down 3-1 in Tuesday's league challenge with the host Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN)

The Spartans (14-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN). The Tigers come into the Big 9 challenge with a 5-11 record. In their last challenge, Albert Lea went down by Faribault (Faribault, MN), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rockets encounter the Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) in a Big 9 challenge, on Thursday, October 12. John Marshall will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Scarlets come into the challenge with a 12-9 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, MN).