In Friday's league challenge, the host Hawthorne Bears volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Eastern Christian Eagles.

The Bears (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Lyndhurst (Lyndhurst, NJ). The Golden Bears come into the non-league game with a 1-1 record. In their last game, Lyndhurst was edged by Rutherford (Rutherford, NJ), 2-1, in a non-league game.

The Eagles (0-2) will now prepare for their game against Waldwick (Waldwick, NJ). The Warriors go into the non-league game with a 0-2 record. In their last game, Waldwick was edged by Glen Rock (Glen Rock, NJ), 2-0, in a non-league game.