Norton Panthers (Norton, OH) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Manchester Panthers (Akron, OH), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Panthers battle the Coventry Comets (Akron, OH) in a Portage Trail - Metro match, on Tuesday, August 31. Norton will attempt to advance on its 1-3 season record. The Comets come into the match with a 1-2 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Canfield (Canfield, OH).

With the loss, Manchester drops to 3-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Chippewa (Doylestown, OH) to battle the Chipps in a non-league match on Saturday, August 28. The Chipps come into the match with a record of 1-2. Chippewa lost 3-2 in their recent non-league match against Tuslaw (Massillon, OH)