The Appleton North Lightning volleyball squad (Appleton, WI), was defeated 2-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Wisconsin Lutheran Vikings (Milwaukee, WI)

With the win, Wisconsin Lutheran improves its record to 17-7 on the season. The Vikings travel to Westosha Central (Salem, WI) to meet the Falcons in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 20. The Falcons enter the challenge with a record of 8-5. Westosha Central won 3-2 in their recent league challenge against Elkhorn (Elkhorn, WI)

Next, the Lightning meet the Hortonville Polar Bears (Hortonville, WI) in a Fox Valley challenge, on Thursday, September 25. Appleton North will attempt to upgrade on its 1-15 season record. The Polar Bears enter the challenge with a 11-9 record after their 3-0 league loss to Fond du Lac (Fond du Lac, WI).