In Friday's league challenge, the KIPP Newark Lab Sharks (Newark, NJ) volleyball team beat the host University Phoenix (Newark, NJ), by a tally of 2-0.

The Sharks (5-6) will now prepare for their challenge against American History (Newark, NJ). The Eagles come into the non-league challenge with a 1-7 record. In their last challenge, American History lost by Beloved Community Charter (Jersey City, NJ), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Phoenix play the Newark Collegiate Academy Panthers (Newark, NJ) in a SEC - Independence challenge, on Monday, May 19. University will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 2-0 league win over West Side (Newark, NJ).