Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI) boosters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they observed their volleyball team overcome the visiting St. Francis Gladiators (Traverse City, MI), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Dukes (11-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Powers Catholic (Flint, MI). The Chargers enter the non-league challenge with a 6-7 record.

Next, the Gladiators meet the Byron Center Bulldogs (Byron Center, MI) in a non-league test, on Saturday, September 13. St. Francis will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record. The Bulldogs go into the test with a 11-2 record after their 3-0 league win over Caledonia (Caledonia, MI).