In Saturday's non-league contest, the Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL) volleyball squad edged the host Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Bearcats battle the Johnston City Indians (Johnston City, IL) in a Black Diamond West contest, on Thursday, September 8. Christopher will attempt to better on its 7-6 season record.

With the loss, Sparta drops to 4-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Wesclin (Trenton, IL) to battle the Warriors in a Cahokia (Illinois Division) contest on Tuesday, September 6. The Warriors come into the contest with a record of 4-4. Wesclin lost 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL)