The SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars volleyball team (Pinetops, NC), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting North Pitt Panthers (Bethel, NC)

The Panthers (10-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Ayden - Grifton (Ayden, NC). The Chargers come into the non-league challenge with a 11-5 record. In their last challenge, Ayden - Grifton was edged by Perquimans (Hertford, NC), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars encounter the Ayden - Grifton Chargers (Ayden, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, October 5. SouthWest Edgecombe will attempt to move on its 4-12 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 2-0 non-league win over North Pitt (Bethel, NC).