Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Richards Bulldogs (Oak Lawn, IL), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Astros clash with the Jones Eagles (Chicago, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, October 1. Shepard will attempt to advance on its 16-5 season record.

With the loss, Richards drops to 8-10 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, IL) to clash with the Knights in a non-league match on Wednesday, September 29. The Knights come into the match with a record of 10-8. Lincoln-Way Central lost 2-1 in their recent league match against Sandburg (Orland Park, IL)