In Friday's league challenge, the host Hawthorne Bears volleyball team scored a 2-0 triumph over the Mary Help of Christians Academy Blue Jays.

The Bears (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Eastern Christian (North Haledon, NJ). The Eagles come into the North Jersey - Colonial challenge with a 1-2 record. In their last challenge, Eastern Christian lost by Park Ridge (Park Ridge, NJ), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Blue Jays play the Manchester Regional Falcons (Haledon, NJ) in a North Jersey - Colonial challenge, on Tuesday, September 10. Mary Help of Christians Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Palisades Park (Palisades Park, NJ).