The Newark Wildcats volleyball team (Newark, OH), was edged 3-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Whetstone Braves (Columbus, OH)

The Braves (2-6) will now prepare for their challenge against St. Charles (Columbus, OH). The Cardinals come into the non-league challenge with a 7-5 record. In their last challenge, St. Charles nudged Olentangy (Lewis Center, OH), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats encounter the Reynoldsburg Raiders (Reynoldsburg, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 16. Newark will attempt to move on its 1-2 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-9 record after their 3-0 league loss to Pickerington North (Pickerington, OH).