Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC), 3-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Providence Panthers (Charlotte, NC) in a Southwestern 4A match, on Monday, October 3. Independence will attempt to advance on its 6-6 season record. The Panthers come into the match with a 11-6 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Cox Mill (Concord, NC).

With the loss, Garinger drops to 2-11 on the campaign. The Wildcats travel to Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) to clash with the Cougars in a Southwestern 4A match on Monday, October 3. The Cougars come into the match with a record of 11-3. Charlotte Catholic won 3-1 in their recent non-league match against Covenant Day (Matthews, NC)