The Barrow Whalers volleyball squad (Utqiagvik, AK), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Valdez Buccaneers (Valdez, AK)

With the victory, Valdez upgrades its record to 11-4 on the year. The Buccaneers host Barrow (Utqiagvik, AK) to meet the Whalers in a non-league contest on Friday, September 5. The Whalers enter the contest with a record of 11-3. Barrow lost 2-1 in their recent non-league contest against Valdez (Valdez, AK)

Next, the Whalers meet the Eagle River Wolves (Eagle River, AK) in a non-league test, on Friday, September 5. Barrow will attempt to improve on its 11-3 season record. The Wolves go into the test with a 11-4 record after their 3-0 league loss to Chugiak (Chugiak, AK).