In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau Red Hawks volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Ashland Oredockers.

The Red Hawks (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against West Salem (West Salem, WI). The Panthers come into the Coulee challenge with a 4-2 record. In their last challenge, West Salem was nudged by D.C. Everest (Schofield, WI), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Oredockers play the Rice Lake Warriors (Rice Lake, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 3. Ashland will attempt to upgrade on its 1-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Chippewa Falls (Chippewa Falls, WI).