Fans at Friday's non-league contest between the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) and the host Herscher Tigers (Herscher, IL), observed Metamora's volleyball team top Herscher by a count of 2-0.

The Redbirds (16-12) will now prepare for their contest against Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL). The Cardinals enter the non-league contest with a 15-11 record. In their last contest, Pleasant Plains notched a victory over Illini Central (Mason City, IL), 2-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Tigers battle the Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, October 12. Herscher will attempt to move on its 7-22 season record. The Braves enter the contest with a 13-11 record after their 2-0 league loss to Mattoon (Mattoon, IL).