Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Clarinda Cardinals (Clarinda, IA) and the host East Mills (Malvern, IA), observed Clarinda's volleyball team hold off East Mills by a count of 3-2.

The Cardinals (10-2) will now prepare for their contest against Atlantic (Atlantic, IA). The Trojans enter the contest with a 4-10 record. In their last contest, Atlantic got by Creston (Creston, IA), 3-0, in a league contest.

Next, the battle the Mount Ayr Raiders (Mount Ayr, IA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 14. East Mills will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The Raiders enter the contest with a 3-4 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Pleasantville (Pleasantville, IA).