In Monday's non-league contest, the Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL) volleyball squad nudged the visiting Ragland Purple Devils (Ragland, AL), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Bulldogs battle the Sand Rock Wildcats (Leesburg, AL) in a 2A Area 13 contest, on Thursday, August 31. Gaston will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Wildcats go into the contest with a 6-4 record after their 3-0 league win over West End (Walnut Grove, AL).

With the loss, Ragland moves to 1-2 on the year. The Purple devils host Jefferson Christian Academy (Birmingham, AL) to battle the Eagles in a 1A Area 10 contest on Tuesday, August 29. The Eagles go into the contest with a record of 0-2. Jefferson Christian Academy lost 3-0 in their recent league contest against Appalachian (Oneonta, AL)