Zapata Hawks (Zapata, TX) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Grulla Gators (Rio Grande City, TX), 3-2 in a league match.

Next up, the Hawks clash with the La Feria Lions (La Feria, TX) in a 4A Region IV District 32 match, on Saturday, October 1. Zapata will attempt to advance on its 6-9 season record. The Lions come into the match with a 5-8 record after their 3-1 league win over Port Isabel (Port Isabel, TX).

With the loss, Grulla drops to 11-13 on the campaign. The Gators travel to Raymondville (Raymondville, TX) to clash with the Bearkats in a 4A Region IV District 32 match on Tuesday, September 27. The Bearkats come into the match with a record of 1-7.