The Western Christian Pioneers volleyball squad (Salem, OR), dropped 3-1 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Kennedy Trojans (Mt. Angel, OR)

With the win, Kennedy improves its record to 7-8 on the season. The Trojans travel to Colton (Colton, OR) to encounter the Vikings in a 2A Tri-River battle on Friday, October 3. The Vikings go into the contest with a record of 1-9.

Next, the Pioneers meet the Regis Rams (Stayton, OR) in a 2A Tri-River contest, on Friday, October 3. Western Christian will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Rams enter the contest with a 9-4 record after their 3-2 league loss to Santiam (Mill City, OR).