The Independence Patriots volleyball team (Charlotte, NC), went down 2-0 in Wednesday's non-league challenge with the visiting Palisades Pumas (Charlotte, NC)

The Pumas (1-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC). The Mavericks come into the non-league challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, Mallard Creek went down by Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, NC), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Patriots encounter the North Mecklenburg Vikings (Huntersville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 24. Independence will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over South Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC).