Fans at Saturday's non-league contest between the Pine River-Backus Tigers (Pine River, MN) and the visiting East Central Eagles (Sandstone, MN), observed Pine River-Backus's volleyball team top East Central by a tally of 2-0.

The Tigers (9-3) will now prepare for their contest against Upsala (Upsala, MN). The Cardinals enter the non-league contest with a 2-7 record. In their last contest, Upsala was beaten by Swanville (Swanville, MN), 3-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Eagles meet the Upsala Cardinals (Upsala, MN) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 14. East Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-6 season record. The Cardinals enter the contest with a 2-7 record after their 3-0 league loss to Swanville (Swanville, MN).