Miyamura Patriots (Gallup, NM) backers left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Grants Pirates (Grants, NM), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Patriots battle the Bernalillo Spartans (Bernalillo, NM) in a non-league match, on Saturday, August 27. Miyamura will attempt to better on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, Grants drops to 1-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host Dulce (Dulce, NM) to battle the Hawks in a non-league match on Friday, September 2. The Hawks come into the match with a record of 1-0.