The Manzano Monarchs volleyball squad (Albuquerque, NM), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Rio Grande Ravens (Albuquerque, NM)

With the win, Rio Grande improves its record to 5-5 on the season. The Ravens host Belen (Belen, NM) to encounter the Eagles in a non-league battle on Thursday, October 3. The Eagles go into the battle with a record of 4-0.

The Monarchs now own a 2-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Del Norte for a non-league battle on Tuesday, October 1.