Exira-EHK Spartans (Elk Horn, IA) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host IKM/Manning Wolves (Manning, IA), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Spartans clash with the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders (Coon Rapids, IA) in a Rolling Valley match, on Thursday, September 7. Exira-EHK will attempt to advance on its 2-4 season record.

With the loss, IKM/Manning drops to 1-3 on the campaign. The Wolves host Boyer Valley (Dunlap, IA) to clash with the Bulldogs in a non-league match on Thursday, August 31. The Bulldogs come into the match with a record of 0-0.