The Oxford Pirates volleyball squad (Oxford, MA), was defeated 3-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting Shepherd Hill Regional Rams (Dudley, MA)

With the win, Shepherd Hill Regional improves its record to 7-6 on the season. The Rams travel to Grafton (Grafton, MA) to meet the Gators in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, October 14. The Gators enter the challenge with a record of 3-10.

Next, the Pirates meet the Douglas Tigers (Douglas, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, October 15. Oxford will attempt to upgrade on its 10-6 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 6-11 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Millbury (Millbury, MA).