The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings volleyball squad (Vinton, IA), was defeated 2-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA)

With the win, Benton improves its record to 8-6 on the season. The Bobcats host Grinnell (Grinnell, IA) to encounter the Tigers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, September 16. The Tigers go into the battle with a record of 6-6. Grinnell won 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Regina (Iowa City, IA)

Next, the Vikings meet the Clear Creek-Amana Clippers (Tiffin, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 16. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Clippers enter the challenge with a 16-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Wahlert (Dubuque, IA).