In Tuesday's league challenge, the host Blooming Grove Lions volleyball team scored a 3-0 victory over the Rice Bulldogs.

The Lions (16-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Palmer (Palmer, TX). The Bulldogs enter the 3A Region III District 18 challenge with a 22-15 record. In their last challenge, Palmer was beaten by Maypearl (Maypearl, TX), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Scurry-Rosser Wildcats (Scurry, TX) in a 3A Region III District 18 challenge, on Friday, October 18. Rice will attempt to upgrade on its 16-17 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 19-12 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Brook Hill (Bullard, TX).