Fans at Monday's non-league contest between the East Bladen Eagles (Elizabethtown, NC) and the visiting East Columbus Gators (Lake Waccamaw, NC), observed East Bladen's volleyball team hold off East Columbus by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (8-6) will now prepare for their contest against West Columbus (Cerro Gordo, NC). The Vikings enter the non-league contest with a 0-8 record. In their last contest, West Columbus was tipped by South Columbus (Tabor City, NC), 2-0, in a non-league match.

The Gators (4-8) will now prepare for their match against Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC). The Titans enter the match with a 11-7 record. In their last match, Heide Trask was tipped by South Columbus (Tabor City, NC), 2-1, in a league match.