The Russell Rustlers volleyball team (Great Falls, MT), was dropped 3-1 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Bozeman Hawks (Bozeman, MT)

The Hawks (17-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Great Falls (Great Falls, MT). The Bison enter the AA Eastern challenge with a 1-22 record. In their last challenge, Great Falls was dropped by Gallatin (Bozeman, MT), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rustlers meet the Gallatin Raptors (Bozeman, MT) in a AA Eastern challenge, on Saturday, October 21. Russell will attempt to move on its 10-12 season record. The Raptors enter the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 3-0 league win over Great Falls (Great Falls, MT).