Shelby Golden Lions (Shelby, NC) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Bessemer City Yellow Jackets (Bessemer City, NC), 3-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Golden Lions clash with the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons (Mooresboro, NC) in a Southern Piedmont 1A/2A match, on Thursday, September 14. Shelby will attempt to advance on its 2-7 season record. The Gryphons come into the match with a 3-8 record after their 3-0 league loss to Burns (Lawndale, NC).

With the loss, Bessemer City moves to 0-9 on the year. The Yellow jackets host North Gaston (Dallas, NC) to face the Wildcats in a non-league contest on Wednesday, September 13. The Wildcats go into the contest with a record of 4-4. North Gaston lost 3-0 in their recent league contest against Kings Mountain (Kings Mountain, NC)