In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Rockford Warriors volleyball team scored a close 3-2 victory over the North Butler Bearcats.

The Warriors (12-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Janesville (Janesville, IA). The Wildcats enter the non-league challenge with a 13-5 record. In their last challenge, Janesville got by Mason City (Mason City, IA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bearcats meet the West Fork Warhawks (Sheffield, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, October 1. North Butler will attempt to upgrade on its 3-15 season record. The Warhawks enter the challenge with a 5-7 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Osage (Osage, IA).