New Hampstead Phoenix (Savannah, GA) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Wayne County Yellow Jackets (Jesup, GA), 2-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Phoenix battle the Burke County Bears (Waynesboro, GA) in a 4A Area 3 match, on Thursday, August 25. New Hampstead will attempt to advance on its 6-2 season record. The Bears come into the match with a 5-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Glenn Hills (Augusta, GA).

With the loss, Wayne County drops to 5-3 on the campaign. The Yellow jackets host West Laurens (Dexter, GA) to battle the Raiders in a 4A Area 3 match on Thursday, September 1. The Raiders come into the match with a record of 1-7.