In Monday's non-league battle, the visiting Beechcroft Cougars volleyball team scored a tight 3-2 triumph over the Marion-Franklin Red Devils.

The Cougars (4-4) will now prepare for their battle against Whetstone (Columbus, OH). The Braves come into the Columbus City - North battle with a 8-3 record. In their last battle, Whetstone was edged by Tree of Life Christian (Columbus, OH), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Red Devils clash with the Africentric Early College Nubians (Columbus, OH) in a Columbus City - South battle, on Tuesday, September 19. Marion-Franklin will attempt to advance on its 0-5 season record. The Nubians come into the battle with a 8-2 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Northland (Columbus, OH).