The Poteet Pirates (Mesquite, TX) volleyball knocked off the host Van Alstyne Panthers (Van Alstyne, TX), 2-0 in Thursday's non-league battle.

With the win, Poteet improves its record to 8-4 on the season. The Pirates travel to China Spring (China Spring, TX) to meet the Cougars in a non-league challenge on Thursday, August 21. The Cougars enter the challenge with a record of 6-4. China Spring lost 3-2 in their recent non-league challenge against Glen Rose (Glen Rose, TX)

Next, the Panthers meet the Bushland Falcons (Bushland, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 21. Van Alstyne will attempt to upgrade on its 8-2 season record. The Falcons enter the challenge with a 6-3 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Borger (Borger, TX).