The Mark Morris Monarchs volleyball squad (Longview, WA), dropped 3-0 in Thursday's league battle with the host Columbia River Rapids (Vancouver, WA)

With the win, Columbia River improves its record to 8-2 on the season. The Rapids host Hockinson (Brush Prairie, WA) to encounter the Hawks in a 2A Greater St. Helens battle on Tuesday, October 7. The Hawks go into the contest with a record of 2-7. Hockinson won 3-0 in their recent league contest against Hudson's Bay (Vancouver, WA)

Next, the Monarchs meet the Woodland Beavers (Woodland, WA) in a 2A Greater St. Helens contest, on Tuesday, October 7. Mark Morris will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Beavers enter the contest with a 4-5 record after their 3-1 league win over Washougal (Washougal, WA).