The Decatur Eisenhower Panthers volleyball team (Decatur, IL), was nudged 2-1 in Wednesday's non-league challenge with the visiting Rantoul Eagles (Rantoul, IL)

The Eagles (10-14) will now prepare for their challenge against Prairie Central (Fairbury, IL). The Hawks enter the Illini Prairie challenge with a 17-8 record. In their last challenge, Prairie Central was nudged by Tolono Unity (Tolono, IL), 2-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Lincoln Railsplitters (Lincoln, IL) in a Central State Eight challenge, on Tuesday, October 10. Decatur Eisenhower will attempt to move on its 6-23 season record. The Railsplitters enter the challenge with a 23-3 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Pleasant Plains (Pleasant Plains, IL).