In Thursday's non-league challenge, the host Alleghany Cougars volleyball team scored a 2-0 triumph over the James River Knights.

The Cougars (6-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Appomattox County (Appomattox, VA). The Raiders come into the non-league challenge with a 4-0 record. In their last challenge, Appomattox County beat Buckingham (Buckingham, VA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Knights meet the Rustburg Red Devils (Rustburg, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 14. James River will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 2-1 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Jefferson Forest (Forest, VA).