In Tuesday's non-league challenge, the host Athol Bears volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the South Hadley Tigers.

The Bears (10-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Franklin County Tech (Turners Falls, MA). The Eagles come into the non-league challenge with a 8-8 record. In their last challenge, Franklin County Tech edged Ware (Ware, MA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers play the John J. Duggan Academy (Springfield, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, October 16. South Hadley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The come into the challenge with a 0-4 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Hampden Charter School of Science (Chicopee, MA).