The Verndale Pirates volleyball team (Verndale, MN), was beaten 3-1 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Nevis Tigers (Nevis, MN)

With the win, Nevis improves its record to 13-4 on the season. The Tigers host Walker-Hackensack-Akeley (Walker, MN) to play the Wolves in a Northwoods challenge on Thursday, October 9. The Wolves come into the challenge with a record of 6-14. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley lost 3-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Menahga (Menahga, MN)

Next, the Pirates face the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (Wadena, MN) in a Park Region test, on Thursday, October 9. Verndale will attempt to advance on its 5-9 season record. The Wolverines go into the test with a 11-7 record after their 3-0 league win over Henning (Henning, MN).