Newfane Panthers (Newfane, NY) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Mount St. Mary Academy Thunder (Kenmore, NY), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Newfane improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Panthers travel to Medina (Medina, NY) to meet the Mustangs in a Section 6 Niagara - Orleans challenge on Tuesday, September 30. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next, the Thunder meet the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks (Buffalo, NY) in a Monsignor Martin challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Mount St. Mary Academy will attempt to improve on its 8-8 season record. The Sharks go into the test with a 4-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Sutherland (Pittsford, NY).