Royalton Royals (Royalton, MN) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN), 3-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Royals clash with the Maple Lake Irish (Maple Lake, MN) in a Central Minnesota match, on Thursday, September 14. Royalton will attempt to advance on its 8-4 season record. The Irish come into the match with a 2-6 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted (Howard Lake, MN).

With the loss, Pierz drops to 3-4 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Pequot Lakes (Pequot Lakes, MN) to clash with the Patriots in a Granite Ridge match on Thursday, September 14. The Patriots come into the match with a record of 3-0. Pequot Lakes won 3-0 in their recent non-league match against Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN)