In Thursday's non-league battle, the visiting Bishop McGuinness Fighting Irish volleyball team scored a 2-0 triumph over the Newcastle Racers.

The Fighting Irish (1-1) will now prepare for their battle against Broken Arrow (Broken Arrow, OK). The Tigers come into the non-league battle with a 3-4 record. In their last battle, Broken Arrow lost by Jenks (Jenks, OK), 3-1, in a league battle.

Next, the Racers encounter the Coweta Tigers (Coweta, OK) in a non-league battle, on Friday, August 18. Newcastle will attempt to advance on its 0-2 season record. The Tigers come into the battle with a 4-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Pryor (Pryor, OK).