The North Cross Raiders volleyball team (Roanoke, VA), went down 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Southwest Virginia Academy Conquerors (Roanoke, VA)

The Conquerors (8-7) will now prepare for their challenge against Carlisle (Axton, VA). The Chiefs enter the non-league challenge with a 7-1 record.

Next, the Raiders encounter the Eastern Mennonite Flames (Harrisonburg, VA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, October 17. North Cross will attempt to move on its 3-10 season record. The Flames enter the challenge with a 8-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Chatham Hall (Chatham, VA).