The Nantahala Hawks volleyball team (Topton, NC), was dropped 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Highlands Highlanders (Highlands, NC)

The Highlanders (8-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Hiwassee Dam (Murphy, NC). The Eagles enter the Little Smoky Mountain 1A challenge with a 1-16 record.

Next, the Hawks encounter the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a Little Smoky Mountain 1A challenge, on Tuesday, October 11. Nantahala will attempt to move on its 0-10 season record. The Bobcats enter the challenge with a 5-9 record after their 3-0 league loss to Highlands (Highlands, NC).