The HOPE Academy Royals volleyball team (Concord, NC), was dropped 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Liberty Preparatory Christian Patriots (Mooresville, NC)

The Patriots (14-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Statesville Christian (Statesville, NC). The Lions enter the non-league challenge with a 10-4 record. In their last challenge, Statesville Christian was dropped by University Christian (Hickory, NC), 3-2, in a league challenge.

Next, the Royals meet the Fletcher Falcons (Charlotte, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, September 26. HOPE Academy will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Falcons enter the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 3-1 league loss to NorthPoint Christian Academy (Waxhaw, NC).