The Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI) volleyball held off the host Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI), 2-1 in Saturday's non-league bout.

The Highlanders now possess a 13-17 record. They play next when they travel to Dearborn for a non-league bout on Saturday, October 26. Howell will clash with a Pioneers team coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Crestwood (Dearborn Heights, MI). The Pioneers record now stands at 10-17.

With the loss, Franklin drops to 12-10 on the campaign. The Patriots host Churchill (Livonia, MI) to clash with the Chargers in a Kensington Lakes - East bout on Saturday, October 26. The Chargers come into the bout with a record of 8-17. Churchill lost 3-0 in their recent non-league bout against Athens (Troy, MI)