Washington Panthers (Washington, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Limestone Rockets (Bartonville, IL), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Panthers battle the East Peoria Raiders (East Peoria, IL) in a Mid-Illini match, on Tuesday, October 10. Washington will attempt to advance on its 11-14 season record. The Raiders come into the match with a 11-17 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Addison Trail (Addison, IL).

With the loss, Limestone drops to 16-5 on the campaign. The Rockets travel to Freeburg (Freeburg, IL) to battle the Midgets in a non-league match on Saturday, October 7. The Midgets come into the match with a record of 12-9. Freeburg won 2-0 in their recent league match against East Alton-Wood River (Wood River, IL)