Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Bernie Mules (Bernie, MO) and the host Dexter Bearcats (Dexter, MO), observed Bernie's volleyball team hold off Dexter by a count of 2-1.

The Mules (10-2) will now prepare for their contest against Clarkton (Clarkton, MO). The Reindeer enter the contest with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Bearcats battle the Woodland Cardinals (Marble Hill, MO) in a non-league contest, on Monday, September 23. Dexter will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record.