The St. Stephens Indians volleyball team (Hickory, NC), was dropped 3-0 in Monday's league challenge with the visiting North Iredell Raiders (Olin, NC)

The Raiders (21-1) will now prepare for their challenge against North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC). The Knights enter the Western Foothills 3A challenge with a 10-10 record. In their last challenge, North Lincoln was dropped by Hickory (Hickory, NC), 3-2, in a league challenge.

Next, the Indians meet the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) in a Western Foothills 3A challenge, on Wednesday, October 11. St. Stephens will attempt to move on its 12-6 season record. The Red Tornadoes enter the challenge with a 12-7 record after their 3-2 league win over North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).