Fans at Thursday's league contest between the Cranford Cougars (Cranford, NJ) and the host New Providence Pioneers (New Providence, NJ), observed Cranford's volleyball team top New Providence by a count of 2-0.

The Cougars (1-0) will now prepare for their contest against Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ). The Bengals enter the non-league contest with a 0-1 record. In their last contest, Bloomfield was knocked off by West Orange (West Orange, NJ), 2-0, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Pioneers battle the Summit Hilltoppers (Summit, NJ) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 6. New Providence will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record. The Hilltoppers enter the contest with a 0-1 record after their 2-1 league loss to Kent Place (Summit, NJ).