In Thursday's non-league battle, the visiting Essex Hornets volleyball team scored a 3-0 triumph over the Champlain Valley Union Redhawks.

The Hornets (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT). The Bobwhites/Comets come into the non-league battle with a 3-0 record. In their last battle, Bellows Free Academy defeated Burlington (Burlington, VT), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Redhawks encounter the South Burlington Wolves (South Burlington, VT) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, September 9. Champlain Valley Union will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Wolves come into the battle with a 2-0 record after their 3-2 non-league win over Colchester (Colchester, VT).