Fans at Tuesday's non-league contest between the DeSmet Bulldogs (DeSmet, SD) and the visiting Howard Tigers (Howard, SD), observed DeSmet's volleyball team hold off Howard by a count of 2-1.

The Bulldogs (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Deubrook (White, SD). The Dolphins enter the B Region 2 contest with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Tigers battle the Oldham-Ramona/Rutland Rutland (Ramona, SD) in a B Region 2 contest, on Thursday, August 29. Howard will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Rutland enter the contest with a 0-1 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Canistota (Canistota, SD).