Hardaway Hawks (Columbus, GA) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the host Varsity Opponent (, ), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Hawks (5-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Kendrick (Columbus, GA). The Cherokees enter the 2A Area 1 challenge with a 11-3 record.

Next, the meet the Turner Golden Bears (Kansas City, KS) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 18. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 123-312 season record. The Golden Bears enter the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 2-0 league loss to Lansing (Lansing, KS).