Smoky Valley Vikings (Lindsborg, KS) followers left the game satisfied Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting Nickerson Panthers (Nickerson, KS), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Smoky Valley advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Vikings host Thomas More Prep-Marian (Hays, KS) to face the Monarchs in a non-league test on Thursday, September 4. The Monarchs go into the test with a record of 3-4. Thomas More Prep-Marian lost 2-1 in their recent league challenge against Norton (Norton, KS)

Next, the Panthers play the Cheney Cardinals (Cheney, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 4. Nickerson will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Eisenhower (Goddard, KS).