In Thursday's league challenge, the host Hermiston Bulldogs volleyball team scored a 3-0 triumph over the Walla Walla Blue Devils.

The Bulldogs (8-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Chiawana (Pasco, WA). The Riverhawks come into the 3A/4A Mid-Columbia challenge with a 7-9 record. In their last challenge, Chiawana beat Pasco (Pasco, WA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Blue Devils meet the Richland Bombers (Richland, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia test, on Tuesday, October 21. Walla Walla will attempt to advance on its 7-5 season record. The Bombers go into the test with a 8-7 record after their 3-0 league win over Hanford (Richland, WA).