Fans at Friday's league contest between the Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX) and the host Center Roughriders (Center, TX), saw Rusk's volleyball squad nudge Center by a score of 3-2.

With the win, Rusk improves its record to 8-19 on the season. The Eagles host Hudson (Lufkin, TX) to encounter the Hornets in a 4A Region III District 17 battle on Tuesday, October 14. The Hornets go into the battle with a record of 18-18. Hudson lost 3-0 in their recent league battle against Madisonville (Madisonville, TX)

The Roughriders now own a 7-21 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bullard for a 4A Region III District 17 battle on Tuesday, October 14. Center will encounter a Panthers squad coming off a 3-0 league win over Palestine (Palestine, TX). The Panthers record now stands at 26-10.