The Philadelphia Tornadoes volleyball squad (Philadelphia, MS), was edged 3-2 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Newton Tigers (Newton, MS)

With the win, Newton improves its record to 4-0 on the season. The Tigers host Lake (Lake, MS) to meet the Hornets in a Class 2A Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, September 9. The Hornets enter the challenge with a record of 12-4. Lake won 3-1 in their recent non-league challenge against St. Andrew's Episcopal (Ridgeland, MS)

Next, the Tornadoes meet the Eupora Eagles (Eupora, MS) in a Class 2A Region 4 challenge, on Tuesday, September 16. Philadelphia will attempt to upgrade on its 2-2 season record.