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

The Spartans (8-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Hempstead (Dubuque, IA). The Mustangs enter the non-league challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, Hempstead nipped Kennedy (Cedar Rapids, IA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings meet the H-L-V Warriors (Victor, IA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 9. Vinton-Shellsburg will attempt to move on its 7-9 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 0-7 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Grundy Center (Grundy Center, IA).