In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host St. Joseph Bulldogs volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Heber Springs Panthers.

The Bulldogs (3-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Cutter-Morning Star (Hot Springs National Park, AR). The Eagles come into the 2A 5 challenge with a 0-1 record. In their last challenge, Cutter-Morning Star was nudged by Mayflower (Mayflower, AR), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Quitman Bulldogs (Quitman, AR) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, August 29. Heber Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Morrilton (Morrilton, AR).