The Melrose Dutchmen (Melrose, MN) volleyball knocked off the visiting West Central Area Knights (Barrett, MN), 3-1 in Thursday's league match.

Next up, the Dutchmen battle the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters (Sauk Centre, MN) in a West Central match, on Tuesday, September 16. Melrose will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Mainstreeters enter the match with a 6-2 record after their 3-0 league win over Montevideo (Montevideo, MN).

With the loss, West Central Area drops to 5-4 on the campaign. The Knights host Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (Belgrade, MN) to clash with the Jaguars in a non-league bout on Tuesday, September 16. The Jaguars come into the bout with a record of 4-3.