North Lincoln Knights (Lincolnton, NC) boosters left the game thrilled Tuesday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the host Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, North Lincoln upgrades its record to 18-0 on the year. The Knights host Newton-Conover (Newton, NC) to meet the Red Devils in a non-league challenge on Thursday, September 25. The Red Devils enter the challenge with a record of 0-13. Newton-Conover lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Bandys (Catawba, NC)

Next, the Red Tornadoes meet the Maiden Blue Devils (Maiden, NC) in a non-league test, on Thursday, September 25. Hickory will attempt to improve on its 3-8 season record. The Blue Devils go into the test with a 7-9 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Foard (Newton, NC).