In Thursday's non-league test, the host Payne Tech Lions volleyball squad scored a tight 2-1 win over the Belleville Buccaneers.

With the win, Payne Tech advances its record to 1-0 on the season. The Lions host Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ) to face the Bengals in a non-league test on Monday, September 8. The Bengals go into the test with a record of 1-0. Bloomfield won 2-1 in their recent non-league test against Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ)

With the loss, Belleville drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Buccaneers host Cedar Grove (Cedar Grove, NJ) to play the Panthers in a Super Essex - Colonial outing on Monday, September 8. The Panthers go into the game with a record of 2-0. Cedar Grove won 2-0 in their recent non-league game against Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ)