The Medford Tigers volleyball team (Medford, MN), went down 3-1 in Friday's league challenge with the visiting Bethlehem Academy Cardinals (Faribault, MN)

The Cardinals (11-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Maple River (Mapleton, MN). The Eagles come into the Gopher challenge with a 17-15 record. In their last challenge, Maple River defeated New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (New Richland, MN), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Hayfield Vikings (Hayfield, MN) in a Gopher challenge, on Saturday, October 14. Medford will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 7-14 record after their 3-2 league win over United South Central (Wells, MN).