Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT) supporters left the game in high spirits Friday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Redhawks battle the Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 7. Champlain Valley Union will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, St. Johnsbury Academy drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers host Burlington (Burlington, VT) to battle the Seahorses in a non-league match on Tuesday, September 5. The Seahorses come into the match with a record of 0-0.