In Saturday's non-league battle, the visiting Hamilton County Foxes volleyball team scored a tight 2-1 triumph over the Carterville Lions.

The Foxes (18-5) will now prepare for their battle against Goreville (Goreville, IL). The Blackcats come into the non-league battle with a 7-2 record. In their last battle, Goreville was edged by Christopher (Christopher, IL), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next, the Lions encounter the DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, October 1. Carterville will attempt to advance on its 17-5 season record. The Indians come into the battle with a 9-13 record after their 2-0 league loss to Carterville (Carterville, IL).