The Italy Gladiators volleyball squad (Italy, TX), dropped 3-1 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Avalon Eagles (Avalon, TX)

With the win, Avalon improves its record to 23-8 on the season. The Eagles travel to Covington (Covington, TX) to encounter the Owls in a non-league battle on Thursday, November 7. The Owls go into the battle with a record of 9-16. Covington won 3-1 in their recent non-league battle against Gholson (Waco, TX)

The Gladiators now own a 19-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Wortham for a non-league battle on Tuesday, November 5. Italy will encounter a Bulldogs squad coming off a 3-1 league win over Dawson (Dawson, TX). The Bulldogs record now stands at 15-19.