The Lathrop Malemutes volleyball team (Fairbanks, AK), went down 2-0 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting West Anchorage Eagles (Anchorage, AK)

The Eagles (31-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Kodiak (Kodiak, AK). The Bears enter the non-league challenge with a 8-8 record. In their last challenge, Kodiak defeated Palmer (Palmer, AK), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Malemutes encounter the Homer Mariners (Homer, AK) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, October 21. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 17-8 season record. The Mariners enter the challenge with a 27-16 record after their 3-0 league win over Redington (Wasilla, AK).