In Thursday's league contest, the Verndale Pirates (Verndale, MN) volleyball squad knocked off the host New York Mills Eagles (New York Mills, MN), by a count of 3-1.

The Pirates (7-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa (Belgrade, MN). The Jaguars enter the non-league challenge with a 5-3 record. In their last challenge, Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa defeated Kimball (Kimball, MN), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Norman County East Eagles (Twin Valley, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 18. New York Mills will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 0-5 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Frazee (Frazee, MN).