Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) followers left the game satisfied Wednesday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the host Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC), 3-0 in a league test.

With the win, Hibriten advances its record to 9-8 on the season. The Panthers host Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC) to face the Cougars in a Northwestern 3A/4A test on Thursday, October 10. The Cougars go into the test with a record of 7-8. Alexander Central won 3-1 in their recent league test against South Caldwell (Hudson, NC)

The Patriots now sport a 3-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South Caldwell for a Northwestern 3A/4A test on Thursday, October 10. Freedom will face a Spartans squad coming off a 3-1 league loss to Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC). The Spartans record now stands at 10-7.