In Monday's non-league match, the Hawthorne Christian Defenders (Hawthorne, NJ) volleyball squad overcame the visiting Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology Lions (Paterson, NJ), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Defenders battle the Dwight-Englewood Bulldogs (Englewood, NJ) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, October 1. Hawthorne Christian will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record.

The Lions (0-12) will now prepare for their match against Irvington (Irvington, NJ). The Blue Knights enter the non-league match with a 6-4 record.