Fans at Wednesday's non-league contest between the Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) and the host Montpelier Solons (Montpelier, VT), observed Essex's volleyball team top Montpelier by a tally of 3-0.

The Hornets (15-0) will now prepare for their contest against Montpelier (Montpelier, VT). The Solons enter the Northern contest with a 4-11 record. In their last contest, Montpelier beat Vermont Commons (South Burlington, VT), 3-0, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Solons meet the Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) in a Northern contest, on Wednesday, October 23. Montpelier will attempt to upgrade on its 4-12 season record. The Hornets enter the contest with a 14-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT).