The Hickory Hornets volleyball team (Hermitage, PA), went down 3-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Sharpsville Blue Devils (Sharpsville, PA)

The Blue Devils (1-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Fort LeBoeuf (Waterford, PA). The Bison come into the non-league challenge with a 0-1 record.

Next, the Hornets encounter the Wilmington Greyhounds (New Wilmington, PA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, September 12. Hickory will attempt to move on its 2-2 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Portersville Christian (Portersville, PA).