The Nicollet Raiders volleyball team (Nicollet, MN), went down 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting St. Clair Cyclones (St. Clair, MN)

The Cyclones (4-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Loyola (Mankato, MN). The Crusaders come into the Valley challenge with a 4-10 record. In their last challenge, Loyola went down by Madelia (Madelia, MN), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Raiders encounter the New Ulm Cathedral Greyhounds (New Ulm, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, October 6. Nicollet will attempt to move on its 1-13 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 7-8 record after their 3-1 league win over St. Mary's (Sleepy Eye, MN).