In Wednesday's league contest, the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) volleyball squad nudged the host St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Red Tornadoes face the Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 12. Hickory will attempt to better on its 15-4 season record. The Panthers go into the contest with a 12-7 record after their 2-0 league loss to Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC).

With the loss, St. Stephens moves to 6-13 on the year. The Indians travel to Watauga (Boone, NC) to face the Pioneers in a non-league contest on Thursday, October 12. The Pioneers go into the contest with a record of 15-2. Watauga won 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Freedom (Morganton, NC)