In Thursday's league match, the Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) volleyball squad overcame the host West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Patriots battle the Heide Trask Titans (Rocky Point, NC) in a match, on Tuesday, October 15. Pender will attempt to move on its 9-10 season record. The Titans enter the match with a 12-7 record after their 2-0 league win over East Columbus (Lake Waccamaw, NC).

The Vikings (0-9) will now prepare for their match against East Columbus (Lake Waccamaw, NC). The Gators enter the non-league match with a 4-9 record. In their last match, East Columbus was outscored by Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC), 2-0, in a league match.