The Lowell Red Raiders volleyball squad (Lowell, MA), was edged 3-2 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Haverhill Hillies (Haverhill, MA)

The Hillies (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Lawrence (Lawrence, MA). The Lancers enter the non-league challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Lawrence was tipped by Chelmsford (North Chelmsford, MA), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Red Raiders meet the Methuen Rangers (Methuen, MA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, September 10. Lowell will attempt to upgrade on its 1-2 season record. The Rangers enter the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Tewksbury Memorial (Tewksbury, MA).