In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Oxford Pirates volleyball team scored a 3-1 victory over the Doherty Memorial Highlanders.

The Pirates (3-11) will now prepare for their challenge against Tantasqua Regional (Fiskdale, MA). The Warriors enter the Southern Worcester County League challenge with a 7-9 record. In their last challenge, Tantasqua Regional beat Bartlett (Webster, MA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Highlanders meet the Southbridge Pioneers (Southbridge, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, October 15. Doherty Memorial will attempt to upgrade on its 3-11 season record. The Pioneers enter the challenge with a 7-9 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Baystate Academy (Springfield, MA).