The East Surry Cardinals volleyball team (Pilot Mountain, NC), was nudged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC)

The Blackhawks (10-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Surry Central (Dobson, NC). The Golden Eagles enter the challenge with a 2-8 record.

Next, the Cardinals encounter the Mount Airy Granite Bears (Mount Airy, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 19. East Surry will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Granite Bears enter the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Elkin (Elkin, NC).