Hitchcock-Tulare Patriots (Tulare, SD) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the host Deuel Cardinals (Clear Lake, SD), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hitchcock-Tulare upgrades its record to 9-2 on the year. The Patriots host Britton-Hecla (Britton, SD) to meet the Braves in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 13. The Braves enter the challenge with a record of 4-1. Britton-Hecla won 3-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Deuel (Clear Lake, SD)

Next, the Cardinals meet the Clark/Willow Lake Cyclones (Clark, SD) in a A Region 2 challenge, on Saturday, September 13. Deuel will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Cyclones enter the challenge with a 8-0 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Webster (Webster, SD).