In Thursday's non-league match, the Watauga Pioneers (Boone, NC) volleyball squad prevailed the host Hickory Christian Academy Knights (Hickory, NC), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Pioneers battle the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 9. Watauga will attempt to better on its 8-0 season record. The Patriots come into the bout with a 2-5 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC).

With the loss, Hickory Christian Academy drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Knights host Statesville Christian (Statesville, NC) to clash with the Lions in a bout on Tuesday, September 9. The Lions come into the bout with a record of 0-0.