Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host East Columbus Gators (Lake Waccamaw, NC), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Pender improves its record to 7-8 on the season. The Patriots host East Bladen (Elizabethtown, NC) to face the Eagles in a test on Tuesday, October 1. The Eagles go into the test with a record of 6-5. East Bladen won 2-0 in their recent non-league test against South Columbus (Tabor City, NC)

The Gators now own a 3-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host South Columbus for a non-league test on Tuesday, October 1. East Columbus will face a Stallions squad coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to East Bladen (Elizabethtown, NC). The Stallions record now stands at 7-5.