In Thursday's non-league test, the Athol Bears (Athol, MA) volleyball squad edged the visiting Mahar Regional Senators (Orange, MA), by a final score of 2-1.

With the win, Athol advances its record to 4-2 on the season. The Bears host Franklin County Tech (Turners Falls, MA) to face the Eagles in a non-league test on Tuesday, September 24. The Eagles go into the test with a record of 3-4. Franklin County Tech won 3-0 in their recent non-league test against Smith Vo-Tech (Northampton, MA)

The Senators now sport a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Greenfield for a non-league test on Monday, September 23.