The Loyola Crusaders volleyball team (Mankato, MN), went down 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Madelia Blackhawks (Madelia, MN)

The Blackhawks (7-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman (Granada, MN). The Jaguars come into the non-league challenge with a 5-15 record. In their last challenge, Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman went down by Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial (Lake Crystal, MN), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Crusaders encounter the St. Clair Cyclones (St. Clair, MN) in a Valley challenge, on Friday, October 6. Loyola will attempt to move on its 4-10 season record. The Cyclones come into the challenge with a 4-11 record after their 3-0 league win over Nicollet (Nicollet, MN).