Highland Tech Rams (Gastonia, NC) boosters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the host Draughn Wildcats (Valdese, NC), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Highland Tech upgrades its record to 11-8 on the campaign.

Next, the Wildcats meet the East Burke Cavaliers (Connelly Springs, NC) in a challenge, on Thursday, October 9. Draughn will attempt to upgrade on its 15-5 season record. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a 6-12 record after their 2-0 league win over East Rutherford (Bostic, NC).