Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Bob Hope Eagles (Port Arthur, TX) and the host West Hardin Oilers (Saratoga, TX), observed Bob Hope's volleyball team hold off West Hardin by a count of 2-1.

The Eagles (4-4) will now prepare for their contest against Kirbyville (Kirbyville, TX). The Wildcats enter the non-league contest with a 2-5 record. In their last contest, Kirbyville was tipped by Hemphill (Hemphill, TX), 3-1, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Oilers battle the Kirbyville Wildcats (Kirbyville, TX) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, September 5. West Hardin will attempt to move on its 12-10 season record. The Wildcats enter the contest with a 2-5 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Hemphill (Hemphill, TX).