In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Johnston Dragons volleyball squad scored a tight 2-1 win over the Iowa City Little Hawks.

With the win, Johnston improves its record to 1-1 on the season. The Dragons travel to Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) to face the Rams in a non-league test on Tuesday, September 2. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 1-2.

Next, the Little Hawks meet the Xavier Saints (Cedar Rapids, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 2. Iowa City will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Saints come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Decorah-North Winneshiek (Decorah, IA).