The McKinney Lions volleyball squad (McKinney, TX), was edged 2-1 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Amarillo Sandies (Amarillo, TX)

With the win, Amarillo improves its record to 11-5 on the season. The Sandies host Eagle Mountain (Fort Worth, TX) to encounter the Knights in a non-league battle on Saturday, August 23. The Knights go into the battle with a record of 10-5. Eagle Mountain lost 2-0 in their recent non-league battle against Byron Nelson (Trophy Club, TX)

The Lions now own a 9-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Plano for a 6A Region I District 6 battle on Tuesday, August 26. McKinney will meet a Wildcats team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to North Forney (Forney, TX). The Wildcats record now stands at 7-2.