Hancock Hawks (Kiln, MS) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Long Beach Bearcats (Long Beach, MS), 3-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Hawks battle the American Christian Academy Patriots (Tuscaloosa, AL) in a non-league match, on Friday, September 8. Hancock will attempt to advance on its 15-5 season record. The Patriots come into the match with a 6-3 record after their 3-1 league loss to Hale County (Moundville, AL).

With the loss, Long Beach drops to 8-5 on the campaign. The Bearcats travel to George County (Lucedale, MS) to battle the Rebels in a Class 5 Region 8 match on Tuesday, September 12. The Rebels come into the match with a record of 4-7. George County lost 3-2 in their recent non-league match against West Harrison (Gulfport, MS)