Eastmark Firebirds (Mesa, AZ) supporters left the game in high spirits Wednesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Paradise Honors Panthers (Surprise, AZ), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Firebirds battle the Tempe Buffaloes (Tempe, AZ) in a non-league match, on Thursday, September 7. Eastmark will attempt to advance on its 2-0 season record.

With the loss, Paradise Honors drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Seton Catholic (Chandler, AZ) to battle the Sentinels in a non-league match on Thursday, September 14. The Sentinels come into the match with a record of 2-2.