Lake Marion Gators (Santee, SC) followers left the game satisfied Tuesday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host Whale Branch Warriors (Beaufort, SC), 3-2 in a league challenge.

The Gators (3-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Bridges Prep (Beaufort, SC). The Buccaneers come into the AA Region 5 challenge with a 3-2 record. In their last challenge, Bridges Prep edged Edisto (Cordova, SC), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Warriors play the Hampton County Hurricanes (Varnville, SC) in a AA Region 5 challenge, on Thursday, September 18. Whale Branch will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Hurricanes come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 3-2 league win over Lake Marion (Santee, SC).