Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the South Hadley Tigers (South Hadley, MA) and the visiting Athol Bears (Athol, MA), observed South Hadley's volleyball team top Athol by a count of 3-0.

The Tigers (1-2) will now prepare for their contest against Pioneer Valley Christian (Springfield, MA). The Eagles enter the non-league contest with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Bears meet the Greenfield Green Wave (Greenfield, MA) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 5. Athol will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record.