Fans at Thursday's league contest between the Fort Thomas Apaches (Fort Thomas, AZ) and the host Valley Lutheran Flames (Phoenix, AZ), observed Fort Thomas's volleyball team hold off Valley Lutheran by a count of 3-2.

The Apaches (12-6) will now prepare for their contest against Ray (Kearny, AZ). The Bearcats enter the 1A - East contest with a 7-19 record. In their last contest, Ray was tipped by Superior (Superior, AZ), 3-2, in a league contest.

Next, the Flames meet the Cicero Prep Academy Centurions (Scottsdale, AZ) in a 1A - East contest, on Tuesday, October 22. Valley Lutheran will attempt to move on its 5-7 season record. The Centurions enter the contest with a 20-12 record after their 3-0 league win over San Manuel (San Manuel, AZ).