The Hot Springs Tigers volleyball squad (Truth or Consequences, NM), was edged 3-2 in Saturday's non-league contest with the host Portales Rams (Portales, NM)

The Rams (3-1) will now prepare for their contest against Roswell (Roswell, NM). The Coyotes enter the non-league contest with a 1-4 record. In their last contest, Roswell was tipped by Silver (Silver City, NM), 3-0, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Tigers meet the Ruidoso Warriors (Ruidoso, NM) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, September 9. Hot Springs will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Warriors enter the contest with a 2-4 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Cottonwood Classical Prep (Albuquerque, NM).