The Valentine volleyball squad (Valentine, NE), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting St. Patrick's Irish (North Platte, NE)

With the win, St. Patrick's improves its record to 11-17 on the season. The Irish host Elm Creek (Elm Creek, NE) to encounter the Buffaloes in a C2 District 3 battle on Tuesday, October 21. The Buffaloes go into the battle with a record of 15-11. Elm Creek lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Amherst (Amherst, NE)

Next, the meet the Bridgeport Bulldogs (Bridgeport, NE) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 18. Valentine will attempt to upgrade on its 19-10 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 11-17 record after their 3-0 league loss to Chase County (Imperial, NE).