The Fleming Colonels volleyball squad (Roanoke, VA), was defeated 3-0 in Thursday's league battle with the visiting Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA)

With the win, Staunton River improves its record to 9-5 on the season. The Golden Eagles travel to Bassett (Bassett, VA) to encounter the Bengals in a non-league challenge on Monday, October 13. The Bengals enter the challenge with a record of 6-9. Bassett lost 3-1 in their recent league challenge against Magna Vista (Ridgeway, VA)

Next, the Colonels meet the William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA) in a Blue Ridge challenge, on Tuesday, October 14. Fleming will attempt to upgrade on its 1-15 season record. The Terriers enter the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 3-0 league win over Northside (Roanoke, VA).