Foley Lions (Foley, AL) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the host Murphy Panthers (Mobile, AL), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Lions (4-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores, AL). The Dolphins come into the non-league challenge with a 6-2 record. In their last challenge, Gulf Shores was beaten by McGill-Toolen (Mobile, AL), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers face the Theodore Bobcats (Theodore, AL) in a 6A Area 1 test, on Wednesday, September 3. Murphy will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Bobcats go into the test with a 2-2 record after their 3-1 league win over Blount (Eight Mile, AL).