The Eastern Vikings volleyball team (Voorhees, NJ), was edged 2-1 in Friday's league challenge with the visiting Cherokee Chiefs (Marlton, NJ)

The Chiefs (7-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Williamstown (Williamstown, NJ). The Braves come into the non-league challenge with a 13-3 record. In their last challenge, Williamstown nudged Westfield (Westfield, NJ), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Vikings encounter the Bishop Eustace Prep Crusaders (Pennsauken, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 9. Eastern will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Crusaders come into the challenge with a 10-5 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Seneca (Tabernacle, NJ).