The crowd at Saturday's non-league test between the Axtell Longhorns (Axtell, TX) and the host Venus Bulldogs (Venus, TX), saw Axtell's volleyball squad nudge Venus by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Axtell improves its record to 8-12 on the season. The Longhorns travel to Itasca (Itasca, TX) to encounter the Wampus Cats in a non-league test on Saturday, August 30. The Wampus Cats enter the challenge with a record of 6-6. Itasca won 3-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Kerens (Kerens, TX)

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Rio Vista Eagles (Rio Vista, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 2. Venus will attempt to upgrade on its 3-12 season record.