In Thursday's non-league challenge, the visiting Gateway Christian volleyball team scored a close 3-2 victory over the Suffolk Christian Academy Knights.

The (3-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Atlantic Shores Christian (Chesapeake, VA). The Seahawks enter the VISAA Division 2 challenge with a 3-13 record. In their last challenge, Atlantic Shores Christian was tipped by Greenbrier Christian Academy (Chesapeake, VA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Knights meet the Bethel Assembly Christian Academy Eagles (Windsor, NC) in a MACAA 1A North challenge, on Friday, September 20. Suffolk Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 7-4 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 9-4 record after their 3-1 league win over Victory Christian (Elizabeth City, NC).