The Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals volleyball squad (Marcus, IA), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting West Monona Spartans (Onawa, IA)

With the win, West Monona improves its record to 9-2 on the season. The Spartans travel to Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute (Mapleton, IA) to encounter the in a Western Valley battle on Tuesday, September 16. The go into the battle with a record of 5-8. Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto/Charter Oak-Ute lost 2-1 in their recent league contest against Woodbury Central (Moville, IA)

Next, the Royals meet the George-Little Rock Mustangs (George, IA) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, September 16. Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Mustangs go into the test with a 8-2 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (Hartley, IA).