In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Willows Academy Eagles volleyball team scored a tight 2-1 triumph over the Walther Christian Academy Broncos.

The Eagles (7-6) will now prepare for their battle against Regina Dominican (Wilmette, IL). The Panthers come into the Independent battle with a 9-9 record. In their last battle, Regina Dominican was edged by Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL), 2-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Broncos encounter the Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks (Chicago, IL) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, October 24. Walther Christian Academy will attempt to move on its 11-16 season record. The Hawks come into the battle with a 2-20 record after their 2-1 league loss to Intrinsic Charter School Downtown Campus (Chicago, IL).