Van Meter Bulldogs (Van Meter, IA) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Hempstead Mustangs (Dubuque, IA), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Denver Cyclones (Denver, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 16. Van Meter will attempt to advance on its 8-6 season record. The Cyclones come into the match with a 16-2 record after their 3-0 league win over Aplington-Parkersburg (Parkersburg, IA).

With the loss, Hempstead drops to 7-6 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Denver (Denver, IA) to clash with the Cyclones in a non-league match on Saturday, September 16. The Cyclones come into the match with a record of 16-2. Denver won 3-0 in their recent league match against Aplington-Parkersburg (Parkersburg, IA)