In Wednesday's league challenge, the host Columbia River Rapids volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Ridgefield Spudders.

The Rapids (10-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Woodland (Woodland, WA). The Beavers come into the 2A Greater St. Helens challenge with a 4-7 record. In their last challenge, Woodland edged Hudson's Bay (Vancouver, WA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Spudders meet the Mark Morris Monarchs (Longview, WA) in a 2A Greater St. Helens challenge, on Tuesday, October 15. Ridgefield will attempt to upgrade on its 9-5 season record. The Monarchs come into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 3-1 league win over Hockinson (Brush Prairie, WA).