The Howard Eagles volleyball team (Wilson, NC), was dropped 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots (Clayton, NC)

The Patriots (9-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Wake Prep Academy (Wake Forest, NC). The Guardians enter the non-league challenge with a 11-6 record. In their last challenge, Wake Prep Academy defeated American Leadership Academy-Johnston (Clayton, NC), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Mount Zion Christian Academy Mighty Warriors (Durham, NC) in a Capital City - West challenge, on Tuesday, October 10. Howard will attempt to move on its 0-4 season record.