The Hanford Falcons volleyball team (Richland, WA), was nudged 3-2 in Friday's league challenge with the host Walla Walla Blue Devils (Walla Walla, WA)

The Blue Devils (8-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Chiawana (Pasco, WA). The Riverhawks enter the 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge with a 11-7 record. In their last challenge, Chiawana nipped Kennewick (Kennewick, WA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Falcons encounter the Southridge Suns (Kennewick, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge, on Tuesday, October 18. Hanford will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Suns enter the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 3-0 league win over Pasco (Pasco, WA).