The Clare Pioneers volleyball squad (Clare, MI), dropped 2-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI)

With the win, Garber improves its record to 16-7 on the season. The Dukes host Freeland (Freeland, MI) to battle the Falcons in a Tri-Valley - East contest on Wednesday, September 24. The Falcons enter the contest with a record of 17-9. Freeland won 3-1 in their recent non-league contest against Cass City (Cass City, MI)

Next, the Pioneers battle the Ogemaw Heights Falcons (West Branch, MI) in a Jack Pine contest, on Monday, September 22. Clare will attempt to move on its 5-14 season record. The Falcons enter the contest with a 9-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Kingsley (Kingsley, MI).