St. Philip Catholic Central Fighting Tigers (Battle Creek, MI) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Central Bearcats (Battle Creek, MI), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Fighting Tigers (20-16) will now prepare for their challenge against Lakeview (Battle Creek, MI). The Spartans come into the non-league challenge with a 30-7 record. In their last challenge, Lakeview edged Mattawan (Mattawan, MI), 3-2, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bearcats meet the Harper Creek Beavers (Battle Creek, MI) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 18. Central will attempt to upgrade on its 3-22 season record. The Beavers come into the challenge with a 21-15 record after their 3-0 league win over Marshall (Marshall, MI).