The Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings volleyball team (Vinton, IA), was nudged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Oelwein Huskies (Oelwein, IA)

The Huskies (9-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Grand View Christian (Des Moines, IA). The Thunder enter the non-league challenge with a 1-11 record. In their last challenge, Grand View Christian was nudged by Atlantic (Atlantic, IA), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Vikings encounter the Solon Spartans (Solon, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 7. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to move on its 7-10 season record. The Spartans enter the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 3-0 league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IA).