The Baxter volleyball team (Baxter, IA), was nudged 2-1 in Monday's non-league challenge with the host Madrid Tigers (Madrid, IA)

The Tigers (3-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Interstate 35 (Truro, IA). The Roadrunners enter the West Central challenge with a 3-9 record. In their last challenge, Interstate 35 nipped Southeast Warren (Liberty Center, IA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the encounter the BCLUW Comets (Conrad, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 12. Baxter will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Comets go into the bout with a 10-5 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to North Polk (Alleman, IA).