In Thursday's non-league bout, the Bettendorf Bulldogs (Bettendorf, IA) volleyball team knocked off the host Kennedy Cougars (Cedar Rapids, IA), by a count of 2-0.

The Bulldogs (3-1) will now prepare for their contest against Cedar Falls (Cedar Falls, IA). The Tigers enter the non-league contest with a 1-0 record. In their last contest, Cedar Falls notched a victory over Prairie (Cedar Rapids, IA), 3-0, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Cougars battle the Western Dubuque Bobcats (Epworth, IA) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, September 2. Kennedy will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Bobcats go into the battle with a 2-1 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Davenport North (Davenport, IA).