The Smith Vo-Tech Vikings volleyball squad (Northampton, MA), was edged 3-2 in Wednesday's non-league contest with the host Pope Francis Prep Cardinals (Springfield, MA)

The Cardinals (8-6) will now prepare for their contest against Southwick Regional (Southwick, MA). The Rams enter the Pioneer Valley - Metro contest with a 6-8 record. In their last contest, Southwick Regional got by Sci-Tech (Springfield, MA), 3-1, in a league contest.

Next, the Vikings battle the Springfield Renaissance (Springfield, MA) in a Pioneer Valley - Metro contest, on Friday, October 10. Smith Vo-Tech will attempt to move on its 9-2 season record. The enter the contest with a 9-4 record after their 3-0 league win over Ware (Ware, MA).