The Aitkin Gobblers volleyball team (Aitkin, MN), was dropped 3-0 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Pierz Pioneers (Pierz, MN)

The Pioneers (3-2) will now prepare for their challenge against St. Cloud Cathedral (St. Cloud, MN). The Crusaders enter the Granite Ridge challenge with a 3-3 record. In their last challenge, St. Cloud Cathedral defeated Elk River (Elk River, MN), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Gobblers meet the Staples-Motley Cardinals (Staples, MN) in a Mid-State challenge, on Thursday, September 7. Aitkin will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Cardinals enter the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Bertha-Hewitt (Bertha, MN).