The crowd at Saturday's non-league test between the Maple River Eagles (Mapleton, MN) and the host Loyola Crusaders (Mankato, MN), saw Maple River's volleyball squad nudge Loyola by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Maple River improves its record to 5-10 on the season. The Eagles travel to New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva (New Richland, MN) to encounter the Panthers in a non-league test on Saturday, September 20. The Panthers go into the test with a record of 6-4. New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva won 3-1 in their recent league test against Blooming Prairie (Blooming Prairie, MN)

The Crusaders now own a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Martin Luther/Truman for a non-league test on Saturday, September 20. Loyola will encounter a Jaguars squad coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Alden-Conger (Alden, MN). The Jaguars record now stands at 3-4.