St. Michael Cardinals (St. Michaels, AZ) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Ash Fork Spartans (Ash Fork, AZ), 3-2 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Cardinals battle the Rock Point Cougars (Rock Point, AZ) in a 1A - North match, on Saturday, October 29. St. Michael will attempt to advance on its 11-12 season record. The Cougars come into the match with a 26-4 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Grand Canyon (Grand Canyon, AZ).

With the loss, Ash Fork falls to 21-11 on the season.