Mitchell Kernels (Mitchell, SD) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Spearfish Spartans (Spearfish, SD), 3-0 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Kernels clash with the Riggs Governors (Pierre, SD) in a AA District 3 match, on Thursday, September 5. Mitchell will attempt to advance on its 2-0 season record. The Governors come into the match with a 0-2 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Rapid City Central (Rapid City, SD).

With the loss, Spearfish drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Douglas (Box Elder, SD) to clash with the Patriots in a AA District 4 match on Thursday, September 19. The Patriots come into the match with a record of 0-0.