The McMichael Phoenix volleyball team (Mayodan, NC), was nudged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Grimsley Whirlies (Greensboro, NC)

The Whirlies (4-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Northwest Guilford (Greensboro, NC). The Vikings enter the non-league challenge with a 1-0 record.

Next, the Phoenix encounter the Rockingham County Cougars (Wentworth, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, August 28. McMichael will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Reidsville (Reidsville, NC).