In Monday's non-league challenge, the visiting Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons volleyball team scored a 3-0 triumph over the Shelby Golden Lions.

The Gryphons (4-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Queen's Grant (Matthews, NC). The Stallions come into the Catawba River 1A/2A/3A challenge with a 1-5 record. In their last challenge, Queen's Grant beat Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy (Huntersville, NC), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Golden Lions play the East Gaston Warriors (Mt. Holly, NC) in a Southern Piedmont 2A/3A/4A challenge, on Tuesday, September 1. Shelby will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-7 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to South Point (Belmont, NC).