The Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) volleyball nudged the visiting Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN), 3-2 in Thursday's league outing.

With the win, Albert Lea betters its record to 2-3 on the campaign. The Tigers travel to Northfield (Northfield, MN) to encounter the Raiders in a Big 9 battle on Monday, October 3. The Raiders come into the battle with a record of 16-2. Northfield won 3-0 in their recent league battle against Austin (Austin, MN)

Next, the Scarlets encounter the Belle Plaine Tigers (Belle Plaine, MN) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 3. Mankato West will attempt to advance on its 1-9 season record. The Tigers come into the battle with a 12-3 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Mayer Lutheran (Mayer, MN).