The Gautier Gators volleyball team (Gautier, MS), was nudged 3-2 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Salmen Spartans (Slidell, LA)

The Spartans (3-2) will now prepare for their challenge against McDonogh 35 (New Orleans, LA). The Roneagles enter the non-league challenge with a 4-0 record.

Next, the Gators encounter the Vancleave Bulldogs (Vancleave, MS) in a Class 5 Region 8 challenge, on Thursday, September 14. Gautier will attempt to move on its 7-10 season record. The Bulldogs enter the challenge with a 10-6 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Moss Point (Moss Point, MS).