The Tech Panthers volleyball team (Newark, NJ), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting North Star Academy (Newark, NJ)

The (8-4) will now prepare for their challenge against West Side (Newark, NJ). The Roughriders come into the SEC - Independence challenge with a 1-9 record. In their last challenge, West Side was edged by KIPP Newark Lab (Newark, NJ), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers encounter the Newark Tech Terries (Newark, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, May 3. Tech will attempt to move on its 7-5 season record. The Terries come into the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Lakeland Regional (Wanaque, NJ).