Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Grand View Christian Thunder (Des Moines, IA) and the host Newton Cardinals (Newton, IA), observed Grand View Christian's volleyball team hold off Newton by a count of 2-1.

The Thunder (3-3) will now prepare for their contest against Atlantic (Atlantic, IA). The Trojans enter the non-league contest with a 2-5 record. In their last contest, Atlantic was tipped by Red Oak (Red Oak, IA), 3-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Cardinals meet the Pella Christian Eagles (Pella, IA) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, September 10. Newton will attempt to move on its 5-4 season record. The Eagles enter the contest with a 7-3 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Pleasantville (Pleasantville, IA).