In Thursday's league contest, the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals (Hinckley, IL) volleyball squad nudged the host Non Freshman Opponent (, ), by a margin of 2-1.

Next up, the Royals battle the Amboy Clippers (Amboy, IL) in a non-league contest, on Monday, October 17. Hinckley-Big Rock will attempt to better on its 10-5 season record. The Clippers go into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Pearl City (Pearl City, IL).

With the loss, Non Freshman Opponent moves to 32-53 on the year. The travel to All Saints' Academy (Winter Haven, FL) to battle the Saints in a non-league contest on Thursday, October 13. The Saints go into the contest with a record of 6-0. All Saints' Academy won 2-1 in their recent league contest against Non Freshman Opponent (, )