Fans at Friday's non-league contest between the South Jones Braves (Ellisville, MS) and the visiting Poplarville Hornets (Poplarville, MS), observed South Jones's volleyball team hold off Poplarville by a count of 3-2.

The Braves (3-0) will now prepare for their contest against West Jones (Laurel, MS). The Mustangs enter the non-league contest with a 2-2 record.

Next, the Hornets battle the Sumrall Bobcats (Sumrall, MS) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, August 13. Poplarville will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Bobcats enter the contest with a 4-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over West Marion (Foxworth, MS).