In Friday's non-league challenge, the host Vanguard Knights volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Hernando Leopards.

The Knights (3-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Foundation Academy (Winter Garden, FL). The Lions come into the non-league challenge with a 5-0 record. In their last test, Foundation Academy nudged Ocoee (Ocoee, FL), 3-0, in a non-league test.

The Leopards now sport a 2-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Foundation Academy for a non-league test on Friday, September 5. Hernando will face a Lions squad coming off a 3-0 non-league win over Ocoee (Ocoee, FL). The Lions record now stands at 5-0.