The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars volleyball squad (Pinetops, NC), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC)

With the win, Eastern Wayne improves its record to 4-7 on the season. The Warriors host Smithfield-Selma (Smithfield, NC) to encounter the Spartans in a non-league contest on Monday, October 6. The Spartans enter the contest with a record of 7-13. Smithfield-Selma lost 2-0 in their recent league contest against Fuquay - Varina (Fuquay-Varina, NC)

Next, the Cougars meet the North Pitt Panthers (Bethel, NC) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, October 7. SouthWest Edgecombe will attempt to move on its 2-13 season record. The Panthers enter the contest with a 1-18 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC).