Kettle Run Cougars (Nokesville, VA) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting James Wood Colonels (Winchester, VA), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Kettle Run improves its record to 8-0 on the season. The Cougars host Loudoun Valley (Purcellville, VA) to encounter the Vikings in a non-league test on Monday, October 7. The Vikings go into the test with a record of 5-5. Loudoun Valley won 2-1 in their recent non-league test against Dominion (Sterling, VA)

The Colonels (5-5) will now prepare for their match against Sherando (Stephens City, VA). The Warriors enter the non-league match with a 9-4 record. In their last match, Sherando held off Fauquier (Warrenton, VA), 2-1, in a non-league match.