The Melvindale Cardinals volleyball squad (Melvindale, MI), dropped 3-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Thurston Eagles (Redford, MI)

With the win, Thurston improves its record to 5-4 on the season. The Eagles travel to Academy of the Sacred Heart (Bloomfield Hills, MI) to meet the Gazelles in a non-league contest on Tuesday, October 14. The Gazelles enter the contest with a record of 4-11. Academy of the Sacred Heart lost 3-0 in their recent league contest against University Liggett (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI)

Next, the Cardinals meet the Taylor Griffins (Taylor, MI) in a Downriver contest, on Monday, October 13. Melvindale will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Griffins enter the contest with a 3-10 record after their 3-1 league loss to Anderson (Southgate, MI).