The North Gem Cowboys volleyball squad (Bancroft, ID), was edged 3-2 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Leadore Mustangs (Leadore, ID)

With the win, Leadore improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Carey (Carey, ID) to meet the Panthers in a non-league contest on Tuesday, September 2. The Panthers enter the contest with a record of 1-1. Carey lost 3-1 in their recent non-league test against Murtaugh (Murtaugh, ID)

The Cowboys now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Taylor's Crossing for a 1A Rocky Mountain test on Saturday, August 30.