In Friday's non-league challenge, the visiting Pine Tree Pirates volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Ford Panthers.

The Pirates (7-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Hallsville (Hallsville, TX). The Bobcats come into the non-league challenge with a 3-5 record. In their last challenge, Hallsville was nudged by Lindale (Lindale, TX), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Hallsville Bobcats (Hallsville, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, August 23. Ford will attempt to upgrade on its 0-5 season record. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Lindale (Lindale, TX).