The Hibriten Panthers volleyball team (Lenoir, NC), was edged 2-1 in Wednesday's non-league challenge with the visiting East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC)

The Cardinals (1-2) will now prepare for their challenge against North Wilkes (Hays, NC). The Vikings come into the non-league challenge with a 3-2 record. In their last challenge, North Wilkes was edged by Starmount (Boonville, NC), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers encounter the West Caldwell Warriors (Lenoir, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, August 29. Hibriten will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Avery County (Newland, NC).