Fans at Tuesday's non-league contest between the Mead Panthers (Spokane, WA) and the host Richland Bombers (Richland, WA), observed Mead's volleyball team hold off Richland by a count of 3-2.

The Panthers (9-12) will now prepare for their contest against Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA). The Bullpups enter the non-league contest with a 21-5 record. In their last contest, Gonzaga Prep got by Hanford (Richland, WA), 3-0, in a non-league contest.

Next up, the Bombers confront the Hanford Falcons (Richland, WA) in a 3A/4A Mid-Columbia match, on Saturday, November 9. Richland will attempt to advance on its 13-6 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 2-17 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA).