Independence Mustangs (Independence, IA) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Gladbrook-Reinbeck Rebels (Reinbeck, IA), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Mustangs battle the Grundy Center Spartans (Grundy Center, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 2. Independence will attempt to advance on its 5-5 season record. The Spartans come into the match with a 9-0 record after their 3-0 league win over South Hardin (Eldora, IA).

With the loss, Gladbrook-Reinbeck drops to 4-4 on the campaign. The Rebels travel to East Marshall (Le Grand, IA) to battle the Mustangs in a North Iowa Cedar - West match on Tuesday, September 5. The Mustangs come into the match with a record of 1-6. East Marshall lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Winfield-Mt. Union (Winfield, IA)