The Alton Redbirds volleyball team (Alton, IL), went down 2-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Roxana Shells (Roxana, IL)

The Shells (9-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Carrollton (Carrollton, IL). The Hawks come into the non-league challenge with a 4-2 record. In their last challenge, Carrollton went down by Fort Zumwalt North (O'Fallon, MO), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Redbirds encounter the East St. Louis Flyers (East St. Louis, IL) in a Southwestern challenge, on Thursday, September 15. Alton will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Flyers come into the challenge with a 3-10 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Lovejoy (Lovejoy, IL).