The Joplin Eagles volleyball team (Joplin, MO), went down 2-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the host Willard Tigers (Willard, MO)

The Tigers (7-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Lebanon (Lebanon, MO). The Yellowjackets enter the non-league challenge with a 7-1 record. In their last challenge, Lebanon defeated Battle (Columbia, MO), 3-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Eagles encounter the Hillcrest Hornets (Springfield, MO) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, September 11. Joplin will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 2-1 record after their 3-0 non-league win over Cassville (Cassville, MO).