The American Patriots volleyball squad (Hialeah, FL), was defeated 3-0 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Hialeah Gardens Gladiators (Hialeah Gardens, FL)

With the win, Hialeah Gardens improves its record to 8-6 on the season. The Gladiators host Dr. Krop (Miami, FL) to encounter the Lightning in a non-league battle on Thursday, October 9. The Lightning go into the battle with a record of 7-7.

The Patriots now own a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Goleman for a non-league challenge on Tuesday, October 7. American will meet a Gators team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over MAST Academy (Key Biscayne, FL). The Gators record now stands at 10-6.