Fans at Thursday's league contest between the Pinckneyville Panthers (Pinckneyville, IL) and the host Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), observed Pinckneyville's volleyball team top Benton by a count of 2-0.

The Panthers (20-5) will now prepare for their contest against Okawville (Okawville, IL). The Rockets enter the non-league challenge with a 19-9 record. In their last challenge, Okawville beat Sparta (Sparta, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rangers meet the Freeburg Midgets (Freeburg, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 18. Benton will attempt to upgrade on its 16-7 season record. The Midgets enter the challenge with a 17-12 record after their 2-1 league win over Salem (Salem, IL).