Elkin Buckin' Elks (Elkin, NC) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC), 3-1 in a league test.

With the win, Elkin improves its record to 4-7 on the campaign. The Buckin' Elks travel to Alleghany (Sparta, NC) to meet the Trojans in a Mountain Valley 2A/3A/4A challenge on Tuesday, September 16. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 1-11. Alleghany lost 3-0 in their recent league challenge against North Wilkes (Hays, NC)

Next, the Cardinals meet the Surry Central Golden Eagles (Dobson, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 15. East Wilkes will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 3-0 league loss to East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC).