In Tuesday's non-league battle, the host Fort Chiswell Pioneers volleyball team scored a tight 2-1 triumph over the Bland County Bears.

The Pioneers (6-1) will now prepare for their battle against George Wythe (Wytheville, VA). The Maroons come into the non-league battle with a 8-2 record. In their last battle, George Wythe nudged Galax (Galax, VA), 2-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Bears encounter the Grayson County Blue Devils (Independence, VA) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, September 28. Bland County will attempt to advance on its 5-5 season record. The Blue Devils come into the battle with a 10-2 record after their 2-1 non-league win over George Wythe (Wytheville, VA).