In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host North Pontotoc Vikings volleyball team scored a close 3-2 victory over the Nettleton Tigers.

The Vikings (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Mooreville (Mooreville, MS). The Troopers enter the non-league challenge with a 0-2 record. In their last challenge, Mooreville was tipped by Hamilton (Hamilton, MS), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers meet the Smithville Seminoles (Smithville, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, August 8. Nettleton will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Seminoles enter the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Mooreville (Mooreville, MS).