Sheldon Irish (Eugene, OR) followers were happy Saturday as they witnessed their volleyball team achieve victory over the visiting Pendleton Buckaroos (Pendleton, OR), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Irish (9-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Marshfield (Coos Bay, OR). The Pirates enter the non-league challenge with a 7-3 record. In their last challenge, Marshfield defeated South Eugene (Eugene, OR), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Buckaroos meet the The Dalles-Wahtonka Indians-Eagles (The Dalles, OR) in a 5A Columbia River challenge, on Tuesday, October 4. Pendleton will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Indians-Eagles enter the challenge with a 2-7 record after their 2-0 league loss to Hood River Valley (Hood River, OR).