Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Gaston Bulldogs (Gadsden, AL) and the visiting Hokes Bluff Eagles (Hokes Bluff, AL), observed Gaston's volleyball team hold off Hokes Bluff by a count of 2-1.

The Bulldogs (2-3) will now prepare for their contest against West End (Walnut Grove, AL). The Patriots enter the non-league contest with a 11-12 record. In their last contest, West End got by Susan Moore (Blountsville, AL), 3-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Eagles meet the West End Patriots (Walnut Grove, AL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, September 19. Hokes Bluff will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Patriots enter the contest with a 11-12 record after their 3-0 league win over Susan Moore (Blountsville, AL).