The Middletown North Lions volleyball team (Middletown, NJ), was dropped 2-0 in Monday's non-league challenge with the host Howell Rebels (Farmingdale, NJ)

The Rebels (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Colts Neck (Colts Neck, NJ). The Cougars enter the Shore A - North challenge with a 1-2 record.

Next, the Lions meet the Long Branch Green Wave (Long Branch, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, September 13. Middletown North will attempt to move on its 0-3 season record. The Green Wave enter the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Marlboro (Marlboro, NJ).