The Essex Trojans volleyball team (Tappahannock, VA), went down 2-0 in Tuesday's non-league challenge with the host Rappahannock Raiders (Warsaw, VA)

The Raiders (4-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Colonial Beach (Colonial Beach, VA). The Drifters come into the non-league challenge with a 7-2 record. In their last challenge, Colonial Beach defeated Westmoreland (Montross, VA), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Trojans encounter the Northumberland Indians (Heathsville, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, September 21. Essex will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record.