The crowd at Friday's league bout between the China Spring Cougars (China Spring, TX) and the host Gatesville Hornets (Gatesville, TX), saw China Spring's volleyball squad nip Gatesville by a tally of 3-2.

With the win, China Spring upgrades its record to 20-16 on the year. The Cougars host La Vega (Waco, TX) to play the Pirates in a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, October 18. The Pirates go into the bout with a record of 2-23. La Vega lost 3-0 in their recent league bout against Robinson (Robinson, TX)

The Hornets now own a 16-18 record. They play next when they travel to Connally for a 4A Region III District 23 bout on Tuesday, October 18. Gatesville will play a Cadets squad coming off a 3-0 league loss to Salado (Salado, TX). The Cadets record now stands at 5-21.