Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted Lakers (Howard Lake, MN) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Maple Lake Irish (Maple Lake, MN), 3-2 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Lakers clash with the New London-Spicer Wildcats (New London, MN) in a Wright County match, on Thursday, September 14. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted will attempt to advance on its 7-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the match with a 7-3 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Eden Valley-Watkins (Eden Valley, MN).

With the loss, Maple Lake drops to 2-6 on the campaign. The Irish travel to Royalton (Royalton, MN) to clash with the Royals in a Central Minnesota match on Thursday, September 14. The Royals come into the match with a record of 8-4. Royalton won 3-1 in their recent non-league match against Pierz (Pierz, MN)