The Abby Kelley Foster Bears volleyball team (Worcester, MA), was nudged 3-2 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Southbridge Pioneers (Southbridge, MA)

The Pioneers (4-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Tantasqua Regional (Fiskdale, MA). The Warriors enter the Southern Worcester County League challenge with a 1-6 record.

Next, the Bears encounter the Montachusett RVT Bulldogs (Fitchburg, MA) in a Colonial challenge, on Monday, September 26. Abby Kelley Foster will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record.