The Manchester Lancers volleyball team (Midlothian, VA), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host James River Midlothian Rapids (Midlothian, VA)

The Rapids (2-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Thomas Dale (Chester, VA). The Knights come into the non-league challenge with a 6-0 record. In their last challenge, Thomas Dale nudged Prince George (Prince George, VA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Lancers encounter the J.R. Tucker Tigers (Henrico, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, October 2. Manchester will attempt to move on its 4-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 9-5 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Freeman (Richmond, VA).