The Marion Wildcats volleyball team (Marion, IL), was dropped 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL)

The Rams (10-18) will now prepare for their challenge against Herrin (Herrin, IL). The Tigers enter the non-league challenge with a 15-7 record. In their last challenge, Herrin defeated Farina South Central (Farina, IL), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats encounter the Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL) in a South Seven challenge, on Tuesday, October 10. Marion will attempt to move on its 11-16 season record. The Orphans enter the challenge with a 11-17 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Breese Central (Breese, IL).