Banks Braves (Banks, OR) backers were pleased Saturday as they witnessed their volleyball team tip the visiting East Linn Christian Academy Eagles (Lebanon, OR), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Braves (8-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Corbett (Corbett, OR). The Cardinals come into the 3A Coastal Range challenge with a 6-7 record. In their last challenge, Corbett nudged Riverdale (Portland, OR), 3-0, in a league test.

The Eagles now sport a 10-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Waldport for a 2A Valley Coast test on Tuesday, October 7.