In Saturday's non-league contest, the Des Moines Christian Lions (Des Moines, IA) volleyball squad nudged the host Bishop Heelan Catholic Crusaders (Sioux City, IA), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Lions face the O'Gorman Knights (Sioux Falls, SD) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, October 7. Des Moines Christian will attempt to better on its 28-6 season record. The Knights go into the contest with a 6-7 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Sioux Falls Christian (Sioux Falls, SD).

With the loss, Bishop Heelan Catholic moves to 21-11 on the year. The Crusaders host Le Mars (Le Mars, IA) to face the Bulldogs in a Missouri River contest on Tuesday, October 10. The Bulldogs go into the contest with a record of 10-16. Le Mars lost 2-1 in their recent league contest against Sergeant Bluff-Luton (Sergeant Bluff, IA)