The Union Spartans volleyball squad (Rose Hill, NC), was edged 2-1 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC)

With the win, Pender improves its record to 7-3 on the year. The Patriots travel to North Brunswick (Leland, NC) to meet the Scorpions in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, September 9. The Scorpions enter the challenge with a record of 4-6. North Brunswick lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Cape Fear Academy (Wilmington, NC)

Next, the Spartans meet the East Bladen Eagles (Elizabethtown, NC) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, September 9. Union will attempt to improve on its 1-9 season record. The Eagles go into the test with a 7-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC).