In Thursday's non-league challenge, the visiting Franklin Patriots volleyball team scored a close 3-2 victory over the Gabriel Richard Fighting Irish.

The Patriots (6-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Fordson (Dearborn, MI). The Tractors enter the Kensington Lakes - East challenge with a 0-10 record. In their last challenge, Fordson was tipped by Greenhills (Ann Arbor, MI), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Fighting Irish meet the St. Catherine of Siena Academy Athletes (Wixom, MI) in a challenge, on Wednesday, October 2. Gabriel Richard will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Athletes enter the challenge with a 9-8 record after their 1-1 non-league Birch Run (Birch Run, MI).