In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Mackinaw City Comets volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Maplewood Baptist Academy Black Bears.

Next up, the Comets face the Alanson Vikings (Alanson, MI) in a Freelance game, on Wednesday, September 3. Mackinaw City will attempt to advance on its 3-4 season record.

The Black Bears (1-2) will now prepare for their game against Harbor Light Christian (Harbor Springs, MI). The Swordsmen go into the non-league game with a 0-4 record. In their last game, Harbor Light Christian was edged by Harbor Springs (Harbor Springs, MI), 3-1, in a non-league game.