Mercy Career & Technical (Philadelphia, PA) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Pine Forge Academy Falcons (Pine Forge, PA), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The (1-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Girard College (Philadelphia, PA). The Cavaliers enter the challenge with a 0-1 record.

Next, the Falcons meet the The City School Lions (Philadelphia, PA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Pine Forge Academy will attempt to improve on its 0-2 season record. The Lions go into the test with a 0-1 record after their 3-1 league loss to Kimberton Waldorf (Kimberton, PA).