In Saturday's non-league challenge, the visiting Almont Raiders volleyball team scored a close 1-0 triumph over the Alma Panthers.

The Raiders (8-14) will now prepare for their challenge against Mason (Mason, MI). The Bulldogs come into the non-league challenge with a 13-9 record. In their last challenge, Mason edged Fowlerville (Fowlerville, MI), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Ionia Bulldogs (Ionia, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 10. Alma will attempt to upgrade on its 12-16 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 15-10 record after their 3-2 league loss to Lakewood (Lake Odessa, MI).