H-L-V Warriors (Victor, IA) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the host English Valleys Bears (North English, IA), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, H-L-V improves its record to 9-10 on the season. The Warriors host Belle Plaine (Belle Plaine, IA) to meet the Plainsmen in a non-league challenge on Monday, September 29. The Plainsmen come into the challenge with a record of 9-10. Belle Plaine won 2-1 in their recent non-league challenge against East Marshall (Le Grand, IA)

Next, the Bears meet the Colfax-Mingo Tigerhawks (Colfax, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 29. English Valleys will attempt to upgrade on its 6-10 season record. The Tigerhawks go into the test with a 7-6 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to North Mahaska (New Sharon, IA).