Richfield Spartans (Richfield, MN) backers were pleased Saturday as they witnessed their volleyball team tip the host Robbinsdale Cooper Hawks (New Hope, MN), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Spartans (6-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Fridley (Fridley, MN). The Tigers come into the non-league challenge with a 2-6 record. In their last challenge, Fridley was nudged by Robbinsdale Cooper (New Hope, MN), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Hawks face the St. Anthony Village Huskies (Minneapolis, MN) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, September 30. Robbinsdale Cooper will attempt to advance on its 4-13 season record. The Huskies go into the test with a 4-10 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Chisago Lakes Area (Lindstrom, MN).