J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA) backers left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Black Raiders battle the Holston Cavaliers (Damascus, VA) in a non-league match, on Monday, September 26. J.I. Burton will attempt to better on its 2-0 season record.

With the loss, Eastside drops to 2-2 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Rye Cove (Clinchport, VA) to battle the Eagles in a non-league match on Thursday, September 22. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 0-0.