In Thursday's league match, the Pine Grove Panthers (Ripley, MS) volleyball squad overcame the host Falkner Eagles (Falkner, MS), by a count of 3-0.

Next up, the Panthers battle the West Union Eagles (Myrtle, MS) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 6. Pine Grove will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 10-3 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Biggersville (Corinth, MS).

The Eagles (4-6) will now prepare for their match against Byers (Holly Springs, MS). The Lions enter the Class 1A Region 2 match with a 1-5 record. In their last match, Byers was outscored by Ashland (Ashland, MS), 3-0, in a league match.