Illinois High School Volleyball - Newark can't get by Rock Island
October 18, 2025: Rock Island, IL 61201 Rock Island Rocks (Rock Island, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the visiting Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.
With the win, Rock Island improves its record to 8-15 on the season. The Rocks travel to Wilmington (Wilmington, IL) to face the Wildcats in a non-league test on Saturday, October 18. The Wildcats go into the test with a record of 23-3. Wilmington won 2-0 in their recent league challenge against Reed-Custer (Braidwood, IL)
Next, the Norsemen meet the Belleville West Maroons (Belleville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 18. Newark will attempt to upgrade on its 27-4 season record. The Maroons come into the challenge with a 11-17 record after their 2-1 league win over East St. Louis (East St. Louis, IL).