The Hand Tigers volleyball squad (Madison, CT), was defeated 3-1 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host North Branford Thunderbirds (North Branford, CT)

With the win, North Branford improves its record to 8-2 on the year. The Thunderbirds host Hale Ray (Moodus, CT) to meet the Noises in a Shoreline challenge on Friday, September 26. The Noises enter the challenge with a record of 8-2. Hale Ray lost 3-1 in their recent league challenge against Valley Regional (Deep River, CT)

Next, the Tigers meet the Guilford Grizzlies (Guilford, CT) in a Southern Connecticut - Hammonasset challenge, on Friday, September 26. Hand will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Grizzlies enter the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Rockville (Vernon, CT).