Pearl-Cohn Firebirds (Nashville, TN) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Stratford Spartans (Nashville, TN), 1-0 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Firebirds battle the Hume-Fogg Blue Knights (Nashville, TN) in a AA District 10 match, on Tuesday, August 22. Pearl-Cohn will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record. The Blue Knights come into the match with a 1-0 record after their 3-0 league win over Maplewood (Nashville, TN).

With the loss, Stratford drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Spartans host Whites Creek (Whites Creek, TN) to battle the Cobras in a non-league match on Wednesday, August 23. The Cobras come into the match with a record of 0-2.