The Grand View Christian Thunder volleyball team (Des Moines, IA), went down 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA)

The Cardinals (7-2) will now prepare for their challenge against North Polk (Alleman, IA). The Comets enter the non-league challenge with a 5-2 record. In their last challenge, North Polk defeated Carlisle (Carlisle, IA), 3-2, in a league challenge.

Next, the Thunder encounter the North Polk Comets (Alleman, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 31. Grand View Christian will attempt to move on its 1-8 season record. The Comets enter the challenge with a 5-2 record after their 3-2 league win over Carlisle (Carlisle, IA).