Cardinal Newman Cardinals (Columbia, SC) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they observed their volleyball team overcome the host James F. Byrnes Rebels (Duncan, SC), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals (15-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Summerville (Summerville, SC). The Green Wave enter the non-league challenge with a 0-4 record. In their last challenge, Summerville was beaten by Ashley Ridge (Summerville, SC), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rebels meet the Boiling Springs Bulldogs (Spartanburg, SC) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, September 23. James F. Byrnes will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Bulldogs go into the test with a 0-2 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Hillcrest (Simpsonville, SC).