Fans at Friday's non-league contest between the Dickson County Cougars (Dickson, TN) and the host Smith County Owls (Carthage, TN), observed Dickson County's volleyball team top Smith County by a count of 2-0.

The Cougars (10-9) will now prepare for their contest against Musselman (Inwood, WV). The Applemen enter the non-league contest with a 11-4 record. In their last contest, Musselman notched a victory over Spring Mills (Martinsburg, WV), 3-1, in a league contest.

Next, the Owls meet the Betsy Layne Bobcats (Betsy Layne, KY) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, September 13. Smith County will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Bobcats go into the battle with a 7-3 record after their 3-0 league win over Lawrence County (Louisa, KY).