Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the New Hope Trojans (Columbus, MS) and the host Columbus Falcons (Columbus, MS), observed New Hope's volleyball team top Columbus by a count of 3-0.

The Trojans (3-1) will now prepare for their contest against Lafayette (Oxford, MS). The Commodores enter the non-league contest with a 1-3 record.

In their next game, the Falcons encounter the Lafayette Commodores (Oxford, MS) in a non-league battle, on Monday, September 22. Columbus will attempt to improve on its 0-12 season record. The Commodores go into the test with a 1-3 record after their 2-1 league loss to Caledonia (Caledonia, MS).