The New Bern Bears volleyball team (New Bern, NC), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Havelock Rams (Havelock, NC)

The Rams (4-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Swansboro (Swansboro, NC). The Pirates come into the non-league challenge with a 11-3 record. In their last challenge, Swansboro nudged Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bears encounter the Jacksonville Cardinals (Jacksonville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 26. New Bern will attempt to move on its 1-9 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to J.H. Rose (Greenville, NC).