In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Habersham Central Raiders volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Apalachee Wildcats.

The Raiders (15-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Clarke Central (Athens, GA). The Gladiators come into the 5A Area 8 challenge with a 0-10 record.

Next, the Wildcats play the Loganville Christian Academy Lions (Loganville, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 21. Apalachee will attempt to upgrade on its 7-13 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 24-6 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Social Circle (Social Circle, GA).