Ishpeming Hematites (Ishpeming, MI) boosters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the host Gladstone Braves (Gladstone, MI), 3-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Ishpeming improves its record to 11-1 on the season. The Hematites travel to Munising (Munising, MI) to encounter the Mustangs in a non-league test on Wednesday, September 17. The Mustangs enter the challenge with a record of 7-3. Munising won 3-0 in their recent league challenge against Bark River-Harris (Harris, MI)

Next, the Braves meet the Escanaba Eskymos (Escanaba, MI) in a Big North challenge, on Tuesday, September 23. Gladstone will attempt to upgrade on its 5-7 season record. The Eskymos enter the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Negaunee (Negaunee, MI).