In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Riverside Christian Crusaders volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the DeSales Irish.

The Crusaders (1-0) will now prepare for their test against Yakama Nation Tribal (Toppenish, WA). The Eagles go into the non-league test with a 2-0 record. In their last test, Yakama Nation Tribal nudged Sunnyside Christian (Sunnyside, WA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next up, the Irish face the Liberty Christian Patriots (Richland, WA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, September 16. DeSales will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record.