The Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Hawks volleyball squad (Hartley, IA), was defeated 2-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Okoboji Pioneers (Milford, IA)

The Pioneers (9-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Sheldon (Sheldon, IA). The Orabs enter the non-league challenge with a 7-7 record. In their last challenge, Sheldon was beaten by East Sac County (Lake View, IA), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Hawks meet the St. Mary's Hawks (Remsen, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn will attempt to improve on its 3-14 season record. The Hawks go into the test with a 11-4 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Alta-Aurelia (Alta, IA).