Petoskey Northmen (Petoskey, MI) backers were pleased Thursday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Sault Area Blue Devils (Sault St. Marie, MI), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Northmen (19-12) will now prepare for their challenge against Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI). The Titans come into the Big North challenge with a 11-12 record.

Next, the Blue Devils play the Gaylord Blue Devils (Gaylord, MI) in a non-league game, on Wednesday, October 15. Sault Area will attempt to advance on its 6-10 season record. The Blue Devils go into the game with a 2-14 record after their 3-0 league loss to Traverse City Central (Traverse City, MI).