The Gautier Gators volleyball team (Gautier, MS), was dropped 3-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Harrison Central Red Rebels (Gulfport, MS)

The Red Rebels (9-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Bay (Bay St. Louis, MS). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 5-8 record. In their last challenge, Bay defeated Pascagoula (Pascagoula, MS), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Gators meet the Vancleave Bulldogs (Vancleave, MS) in a Class 5 Region 8 challenge, on Tuesday, August 22. Gautier will attempt to move on its 4-6 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Greene County (Leakesville, MS).