In Thursday's non-league match, the Hinton Blackhawks (Hinton, IA) volleyball squad prevailed the host Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union Royals (Marcus, IA), by a count of 3-0.

Next up, the Blackhawks battle the Akron-Westfield Westerners (Akron, IA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 9. Hinton will attempt to better on its 6-0 season record. The Westerners come into the bout with a 2-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Sibley-Ocheyedan (Sibley, IA).

With the loss, Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union drops to 1-2 on the campaign. The Royals host Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove (Ida Grove, IA) to clash with the Falcons in a non-league bout on Saturday, September 6. The Falcons come into the bout with a record of 5-1. Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove won 3-1 in their recent league match against Kingsley-Pierson (Kingsley, IA)