The Hope Christian Academy Lions volleyball team (Starke, FL), went down 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Old Plank Christian Academy Defenders (Jacksonville, FL)

The Defenders (8-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Southside Christian (Waycross, GA). The Patriots enter the challenge with a 10-2 record. In their last challenge, Southside Christian defeated Faith Baptist Christian Academy (Ludowici, GA), 2-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions encounter the First Assembly Christian Academy Eagles (Ocala, FL) in a challenge, on Monday, October 10. Hope Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 1-12 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 2-0 league loss to Corinth Christian Academy (Jasper, FL).