In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Hermiston Bulldogs volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Chiawana Riverhawks.

The Bulldogs (6-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Pasco (Pasco, WA). The Bulldogs come into the non-league challenge with a 1-4 record. In their last challenge, Pasco was nudged by Chiawana (Pasco, WA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Riverhawks meet the Richland Bombers (Richland, WA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, October 1. Chiawana will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Bombers come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Walla Walla (Walla Walla, WA).