The Hutchinson Tigers volleyball squad (Hutchinson, MN), was defeated 3-1 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN)

The Scarlets (6-8) will now prepare for their challenge against John Marshall (Rochester, MN). The Rockets enter the Big 9 challenge with a 1-7 record. In their last challenge, John Marshall beat Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers meet the Delano Tigers (Delano, MN) in a Wright County East challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Hutchinson will attempt to upgrade on its 6-5 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 18-1 record after their 3-0 league win over Southwest Christian (Chaska, MN).