In Saturday's non-league challenge, the visiting Akron-Westfield Westerners volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley NIGHTHAWKS.

The Westerners (9-5) will now prepare for their challenge against George-Little Rock (George, IA). The Mustangs come into the non-league challenge with a 6-6 record. In their last challenge, George-Little Rock edged West Sioux (Hawarden, IA), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the NIGHTHAWKS play the Sheldon Orabs (Sheldon, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 26. Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The Orabs come into the challenge with a 8-8 record after their 2-0 league win over Sioux City West (Sioux City, IA).