The Bixby Spartans volleyball team (Bixby, OK), was nudged 2-1 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host Deer Creek Antlers (Edmond, OK)

The Antlers (23-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Bentonville (Bentonville, AR). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 12-5 record. In their last challenge, Bentonville nipped Bentonville West (Centerton, AR), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Spartans encounter the Bentonville Tigers (Bentonville, AR) in a challenge, on Friday, September 29. Bixby will attempt to move on its 8-18 season record. The Tigers enter the challenge with a 12-5 record after their 3-0 league win over Bentonville West (Centerton, AR).