Malvern Leopards (Malvern, AR) backers were pleased Monday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Jessieville Lions (Jessieville, AR), 3-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Leopards (8-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Fountain Lake (Hot Springs National Park, AR). The Cobras come into the 4A 6 challenge with a 10-3 record. In their last challenge, Fountain Lake beat Waldron (Waldron, AR), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions meet the Harmony Grove Hornets (Camden, AR) in a 3A 6 challenge, on Tuesday, September 30. Jessieville will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Hornets come into the challenge with a 2-9 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Nevada (Rosston, AR).