In Friday's non-league challenge, the visiting Irvin Rockets volleyball team scored a 2-0 victory over the Austin Panthers.

The Rockets (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Bowie (El Paso, TX). The Bears enter the non-league challenge with a 1-0 record. In their last challenge, Bowie beat Austin (El Paso, TX), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Freshman Opponent (, ) in a challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Austin will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The enter the challenge with a 71-144 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Massac County (Metropolis, IL).