Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Sparta Spartans (Sparta, MI) and the host Oakridge Eagles (Muskegon, MI), observed Sparta's volleyball team hold off Oakridge by a count of 3-2.

The Spartans (12-15) will now prepare for their contest against NorthPointe Christian (Grand Rapids, MI). The Mustangs enter the non-league contest with a 10-19 record. In their last contest, NorthPointe Christian was tipped by Fruitport (Fruitport, MI), 2-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Eagles meet the Montague Wildcats (Montague, MI) in a Western Michigan contest, on Saturday, October 26. Oakridge will attempt to move on its 7-19 season record. The Wildcats enter the contest with a 27-11 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Western Michigan Christian (Muskegon, MI).