The Elkin Buckin' Elks volleyball team (Elkin, NC), was nudged 3-2 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Starmount Rams (Boonville, NC)

The Rams (13-3) will now prepare for their challenge against South Stokes (Walnut Cove, NC). The Sauras enter the non-league challenge with a 6-11 record. In their last challenge, South Stokes was nudged by East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Buckin' Elks encounter the Alleghany Trojans (Sparta, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 5. Elkin will attempt to move on its 10-8 season record. The Trojans enter the challenge with a 13-6 record after their 2-1 non-league win over East Wilkes (Ronda, NC).