In Friday's non-league match, the Rice Bulldogs (Rice, TX) volleyball squad overcame the host Grapeland Sandies (Grapeland, TX), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Bulldogs battle the Cross Roads Bobcats (Malakoff, TX) in a non-league match, on Friday, August 15. Rice will attempt to move on its 3-4 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 0-1 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Westwood (Palestine, TX).

The Sandies (0-4) will now prepare for their match against Chester (Chester, TX). The Yellowjackets enter the non-league match with a 1-0 record. In their last match, Chester notched a victory over Colmesneil (Colmesneil, TX), 3-0, in a non-league match.