Nute Rams (Milton, NH) backers were pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the host Conant Orioles (Jaffrey, NH), 3-1 in a league challenge.

The Rams (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Franklin (Franklin, NH). The Tornadoes come into the Division III challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last challenge, Franklin was beaten by Mascoma (Canaan, NH), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Orioles meet the Inter-Lakes Lakers (Meredith, NH) in a Division III test, on Friday, September 19. Conant will attempt to advance on its 0-6 season record. The Lakers go into the test with a 7-0 record after their 3-0 league win over Farmington (Farmington, NH).