Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Crossroads Christian Crusaders (Big Rock, IL), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Norsemen clash with the Bishop McNamara Fightin' Irish (Kankakee, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, October 15. Newark will attempt to advance on its 24-4 season record. The Fightin' Irish come into the match with a 10-9 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Chicago Christian (Palos Heights, IL).

With the loss, Crossroads Christian drops to 18-5 on the campaign. The Crusaders travel to Yorkville Christian (Yorkville, IL) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league match on Friday, October 14. The Mustangs come into the match with a record of 23-8. Yorkville Christian won 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Grant Park (Grant Park, IL)