The crowd at Friday's non-league battle between the Douglass Bulldogs (Douglass, KS) and the host Herington Railroaders (Herington, KS), saw Douglass's volleyball squad nudge Herington by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Douglass moves its record to 10-17 on the year. The Bulldogs host Conway Springs (Conway Springs, KS) to meet the Cardinals in a Central Plains contest on Saturday, October 11. The Cardinals enter the contest with a record of 17-9. Conway Springs won 2-0 in their recent league contest against Douglass (Douglass, KS)

Next, the Railroaders meet the Canton-Galva Eagles (Canton, KS) in a Wheat State contest, on Saturday, October 11. Herington will attempt to move on its 8-16 season record. The Eagles go into the battle with a 16-12 record after their 2-0 league win over Wakefield (Wakefield, KS).