Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ) followers left the game satisfied Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host Manchester Regional Falcons (Haledon, NJ), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hawthorne Christian advances its record to 5-10 on the season. The Defenders travel to Midland Park (Midland Park, NJ) to face the Panthers in a North Jersey - Patriots B test on Friday, October 11. The Panthers go into the test with a record of 3-12. Midland Park lost 2-0 in their recent non-league test against Cresskill (Cresskill, NJ)

The Falcons now sport a 3-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Elmwood Park for a North Jersey - Colonial test on Tuesday, October 22.