Azle Hornets (Azle, TX) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball team hold off the visiting Forney Jackrabbits (Forney, TX), 2-1 in a non-league challenge.

The Hornets (11-6) will now prepare for their challenge against Midlothian Heritage (Midlothian, TX). The Jaguars enter the non-league challenge with a 4-12 record. In their last challenge, Midlothian Heritage was tipped by Lorena (Lorena, TX), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Jackrabbits meet the Crawford Pirates (Crawford, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, August 23. Forney will attempt to upgrade on its 10-10 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Mansfield (Mansfield, TX).