Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Nevada Cubs (Nevada, IA) and the host Des Moines Christian Lions (Des Moines, IA), observed Nevada's volleyball team hold off Des Moines Christian by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Nevada improves its record to 5-2 on the season. The Cubs travel to South Hamilton (Jewell, IA) to encounter the Hawks in a non-league battle on Monday, September 8. The Hawks go into the battle with a record of 6-5. South Hamilton won 2-1 in their recent non-league battle against Perry (Perry, IA)

The Lions now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Ankeny Christian Academy for a non-league battle on Monday, September 8. Des Moines Christian will encounter a squad coming off a 2-1 non-league win over Indianola (Indianola, IA). The record now stands at 3-6.