The Braden River Pirates volleyball squad (Bradenton, FL), was defeated 3-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Venice Indians (Venice, FL)

With the win, Venice improves its record to 2-0 on the season. The Indians host Riverview Sarasota (Sarasota, FL) to encounter the Rams in a 7A District 12 battle on Tuesday, August 26. The Rams go into the battle with a record of 2-0. Riverview Sarasota won 3-0 in their recent league battle against Sarasota (Sarasota, FL)

The Pirates now own a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Port Charlotte for a 5A District 12 challenge on Thursday, August 28.