Woodward-Granger Hawks (Woodward, IA) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Des Moines Christian Lions (Des Moines, IA), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Hawks (3-4) will now prepare for their challenge against West Central Valley (Stuart, IA). The Wildcats come into the non-league challenge with a 2-3 record. In their last challenge, West Central Valley was nudged by Maryville (Maryville, MO), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lions meet the Ankeny Christian Academy (Ankeny, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 8. Des Moines Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The come into the challenge with a 3-6 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Indianola (Indianola, IA).