In Saturday's non-league battle, the host Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Falcons volleyball team scored a tight 2-1 triumph over the Coon Rapids-Bayard Crusaders.

The Falcons (8-9) will now prepare for their battle against Siouxland Christian (Sioux City, IA). The Eagles come into the Western Valley - North battle with a 8-2 record. In their last battle, Siouxland Christian nudged West Harrison (Mondamin, IA), 2-1, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Crusaders clash with the West Harrison Hawkeyes (Mondamin, IA) in a Rolling Valley battle, on Tuesday, September 19. Coon Rapids-Bayard will attempt to advance on its 6-11 season record. The Hawkeyes come into the battle with a 6-9 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Tri-Center (Neola, IA).