The Bernalillo Spartans volleyball squad (Bernalillo, NM), was defeated 3-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Shiprock Chieftains (Shiprock, NM)

With the win, Shiprock improves its record to 6-6 on the season. The Chieftains host Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NM) to encounter the Bobcats in a 4A District 1 challenge on Tuesday, October 7. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a record of 5-7. Bloomfield won 3-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Crownpoint (Crownpoint, NM)

Next, the Spartans meet the Highland Hornets (Albuquerque, NM) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Bernalillo will attempt to upgrade on its 5-8 season record. The Hornets enter the challenge with a 0-13 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Manzano (Albuquerque, NM).