In Saturday's non-league challenge, the visiting Mentorship Academy Sharks volleyball team scored a close 3-2 victory over the McKinley Panthers.

The Sharks (2-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Thrive Academy (Baton Rouge, LA). The Bulldogs enter the non-league challenge with a 1-4 record. In their last challenge, Thrive Academy was tipped by Istrouma (Baton Rouge, LA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the St. Mary's Academy Cougars (New Orleans, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 23. McKinley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 3-2 non-league win over New Orleans Charter Science & Math (New Orleans, LA).