In Friday's non-league contest, the Minot Magicians (Minot, ND) volleyball squad nudged the visiting Valley City Hi-Liners (Valley City, ND), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Magicians battle the Shanley Deacons (Fargo, ND) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, August 28. Minot will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Deacons go into the contest with a 3-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over St. Mary's Central (Bismarck, ND).

With the loss, Valley City moves to 1-2 on the year. The Hi-liners travel to Williston (Williston, ND) to battle the Coyotes in a non-league contest on Saturday, August 28. The Coyotes go into the contest with a record of 2-1. Williston won 2-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Devils Lake (Devils Lake, ND)