Mathis Pirates (Mathis, TX) supporters left the game in high spirits Friday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Odem Owls (Odem, TX), 3-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Pirates battle the George West Longhorns (George West, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 29 match, on Friday, September 15. Mathis will attempt to advance on its 6-17 season record. The Longhorns come into the match with a 12-7 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Hebbronville (Hebbronville, TX).

With the loss, Odem drops to 0-13 on the campaign. The Owls host Aransas Pass (Aransas Pass, TX) to battle the Panthers in a 3A Region IV District 29 match on Tuesday, September 12. The Panthers come into the match with a record of 8-9. Aransas Pass lost 3-0 in their recent non-league match against Skidmore-Tynan (Skidmore, TX)