HOPE Academy Royals (Concord, NC) fans went home thrilled Monday as they witnessed their volleyball team get by the host Carolina Christian Lions (Locust, NC), 3-2 in a league game.

The Royals now have a 3-7 record. They put it on the line next when they host Carolina International for a non-league game on Wednesday, September 20. HOPE Academy will meet a Comets team coming off a 3-0 league loss to Piedmont Community Charter (Gastonia, NC). The Comets record now stands at 4-6.

The Lions (2-7) will now prepare for their game against Providence Classical (Rock Hill, SC). The enter the game with a 5-6 record.