In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Cave Spring Knights.

The Patriots (9-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Hidden Valley (Roanoke, VA). The Titans come into the River Ridge challenge with a 18-1 record.

Next, the Knights play the Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league battle, on Monday, October 14. Cave Spring will attempt to improve on its 7-12 season record. The Vikings go into the battle with a 3-15 record after their 3-0 league loss to Franklin County (Rocky Mount, VA).