Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Westmoreland Eagles (Montross, VA) and the visiting Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA), observed Westmoreland's volleyball team top Essex by a count of 2-0.

The Eagles (7-1) will now prepare for their battle against Colonial Beach (Colonial Beach, VA). The Drifters go into the non-league battle with a 3-2 record.

The Trojans now own a 3-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rappahannock for a non-league battle on Tuesday, October 14. Essex will encounter a Raiders squad coming off a 2-0 non-league win over Northumberland (Heathsville, VA). The Raiders record now stands at 10-2.