In Thursday's league battle, the host Ethan Rustlers volleyball team scored a tight 3-2 triumph over the Hanson Beavers.

The Rustlers (11-13) will now prepare for their battle against Avon (Avon, SD). The Pirates come into the non-league battle with a 7-14 record. In their last battle, Avon was edged by Centerville (Centerville, SD), 3-2, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Beavers clash with the Scotland Highlanders (Scotland, SD) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 17. Hanson will attempt to advance on its 10-12 season record. The Highlanders come into the battle with a 9-12 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Tripp-Delmont/Armour (Armour, SD).