In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Tipton Tigers volleyball team scored a 3-0 triumph over the West Branch Bears.

The Tigers (6-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Easton Valley (Preston, IA). The come into the non-league challenge with a 5-8 record. In their last challenge, Easton Valley beat Prince of Peace Prep (Clinton, IA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bears play the Durant Wildcats (Durant, IA) in a challenge, on Thursday, October 3. West Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 8-9 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Louisa-Muscatine (Letts, IA).