In Thursday's non-league challenge, the visiting Easton Valley volleyball team scored a 3-1 triumph over the Marquette Defenders.

The (2-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Jesup (Jesup, IA). The J-Hawks come into the non-league challenge with a 13-5 record. In their last challenge, Jesup beat Oelwein (Oelwein, IA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Defenders play the Prince of Peace Prep Irish (Clinton, IA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, September 24. Marquette will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Irish come into the challenge with a 1-11 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Cedar Valley Christian (Cedar Rapids, IA).