The Gary West Side Cougars volleyball team (Gary, IN), was nudged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Thornton Wildcats (Harvey, IL)

The Wildcats (7-12) will now prepare for their challenge against Lighthouse College Prep Academy (Gary, IN). The Lions enter the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Cougars meet the Bowman Academy Eagles (Gary, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 1. Gary West Side will attempt to move on its 1-8 season record. The Eagles enter the challenge with a 0-13 record after their 3-0 non-league loss to Lake Station Edison (Lake Station, IN).