In Thursday's league match, the West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC) volleyball squad overcame the visiting Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC), by a count of 3-1.

Next up, the Blackhawks battle the Ashe County Huskies (West Jefferson, NC) in a Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A battle, on Tuesday, October 7. West Wilkes will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record. The Huskies go into the battle with a 20-7 record after their 3-0 league win over East Wilkes (Ronda, NC).

The Buckin' Elks now own a 7-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Wilkes for a Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A battle on Tuesday, October 7.