The West Branch Warriors volleyball squad (Beloit, OH), was defeated 2-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Austintown-Fitch Falcons (Youngstown, OH)

With the win, Austintown-Fitch improves its record to 3-0 on the season. The Falcons host Archbishop Hoban (Akron, OH) to meet the Knights in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, August 26. The Knights enter the challenge with a record of 1-0.

Next, the Warriors meet the Minerva Lions (Minerva, OH) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, August 26. West Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Lions enter the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Canton South (Canton, OH).