Fans at Saturday's non-league contest between the Kittson Central Bearcats (Hallock, MN) and the host Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN), observed Kittson Central's volleyball team hold off Melrose by a count of 2-1.

The Bearcats (19-1) will now prepare for their contest against Badger/Greenbush-Middle River (Badger, MN). The Gators enter the non-league contest with a 24-3 record. In their last contest, Badger/Greenbush-Middle River got by Northern Freeze co-op [Marshall County Central/Tri-County] (Newfolden, MN), 3-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Dutchmen battle the Park Rapids Panthers (Park Rapids, MN) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, October 5. Melrose will attempt to move on its 11-13 season record.