Franklin Knights (Franklin, PA) backers were pleased Thursday as they witnessed their volleyball team tip the visiting Sharpsville Blue Devils (Sharpsville, PA), 3-2 in a league challenge.

The Knights (6-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Wilmington (New Wilmington, PA). The Greyhounds come into the non-league challenge with a 11-7 record. In their last challenge, Wilmington edged Commodore Perry (Hadley, PA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Blue Devils play the Grove City Eagles (Grove City, PA) in a District 10 Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, October 14. Sharpsville will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 8-14 record after their 3-2 league loss to Greenville (Greenville, PA).