In Tuesday's non-league challenge, the host Bell Griffins volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the E.L. Haynes .

The Griffins (5-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Banneker (Washington, DC). The Bulldogs come into the DCIAA challenge with a 5-1 record. In their last challenge, Banneker edged Roosevelt (Washington, DC), 2-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the play the Friendship Collegiate Academy Knights (Washington, DC) in a PCSAA challenge, on Thursday, September 26. E.L. Haynes will attempt to upgrade on its 2-3 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 2-0 league loss to DC International (Washington, DC).