The Manchester Lancers volleyball squad (Midlothian, VA), was defeated 2-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting James River Midlothian Rapids (Midlothian, VA)

With the win, James River Midlothian improves its record to 7-3 on the season. The Rapids travel to Thomas Dale (Chester, VA) to meet the Knights in a non-league challenge on Monday, October 13. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 2-5. Thomas Dale lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Matoaca (Chesterfield, VA)

Next, the Lancers meet the Tournament Opponent (, ) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 11. Manchester will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The go into the test with a 21-41 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Wayland Academy (Beaver Dam, WI).