The McLoughlin Pioneers volleyball squad (Milton-Freewater, OR), dropped 3-1 in Friday's league battle with the host Nyssa Bulldogs (Nyssa, OR)

With the win, Nyssa improves its record to 5-12 on the season. The Bulldogs host Umatilla (Umatilla, OR) to battle the Vikings in a 3A Eastern Oregon contest on Saturday, September 27. The Vikings enter the contest with a record of 1-11. Umatilla lost 3-2 in their recent non-league contest against Horizon Christian (Hood River, OR)

Next, the Pioneers battle the Burns Hilanders (Burns, OR) in a 3A Eastern Oregon contest, on Saturday, September 27. McLoughlin will attempt to move on its 5-8 season record. The Hilanders enter the contest with a 21-1 record after their 3-1 league win over Vale (Vale, OR).