The Kiona-Benton Bears volleyball team (Benton City, WA), went down 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting Connell Eagles (Connell, WA)

The Eagles (5-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Royal (Royal City, WA). The Knights enter the 1A SCAC - East challenge with a 6-2 record. In their last challenge, Royal defeated Wahluke (Mattawa, WA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bears encounter the Zillah Leopards (Zillah, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 24. Kiona-Benton will attempt to move on its 1-4 season record. The Leopards enter the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Wapato (Wapato, WA).