Eagleton College & Career Academy Royals (Maryville, TN) boosters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the host Hancock County Indians (Sneedville, TN), 3-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Royals (14-15) will now prepare for their challenge against Washburn (Washburn, TN). The Pirates come into the non-league challenge with a 21-7 record. In their last challenge, Washburn beat Union County (Maynardville, TN), 2-1, in a non-league outing.

With the loss, Hancock County drops to 7-9 on the campaign.