The Cherokee Braves volleyball team (Cherokee, NC), went down 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Hayesville Yellowjackets (Hayesville, NC)

The Yellowjackets (14-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC). The Black Knights enter the non-league challenge with a 2-5 record.

Next, the Braves encounter the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, October 11. Cherokee will attempt to move on its 7-11 season record. The Maroon Devils enter the challenge with a 6-8 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Murphy (Murphy, NC).