In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Somerville Highlanders volleyball team scored a 3-1 victory over the Malden Golden Tornados.

The Highlanders (7-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Lynn English (Lynn, MA). The Bulldogs enter the Greater Boston challenge with a 2-8 record. In their last challenge, Lynn English was beaten by Lynn Classical (Lynn, MA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Golden Tornados meet the Chelsea Red Devils (Chelsea, MA) in a Greater Boston challenge, on Monday, October 7. Malden will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Red Devils enter the challenge with a 7-6 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to East Boston (East Boston, MA).