J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA), 3-2 in a league match.

Next up, the Black Raiders clash with the Holston Cavaliers (Damascus, VA) in a non-league match, on Monday, September 26. J.I. Burton will attempt to advance on its 2-2 season record. The Cavaliers come into the match with a 4-5 record after their 3-1 league loss to Rural Retreat (Rural Retreat, VA).

With the loss, Eastside drops to 4-6 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Rye Cove (Clinchport, VA) to clash with the Eagles in a Cumberland match on Thursday, September 22. The Eagles come into the match with a record of 2-8. Rye Cove won 3-0 in their recent league match against Castlewood (Castlewood, VA)