The Beecher Bobcats volleyball team (Beecher, IL), was dropped 2-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the host Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers (Paxton, IL)

The Panthers (12-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Bloomington Central Catholic (Bloomington, IL). The Saints enter the Illini Prairie challenge with a 19-11 record. In their last challenge, Bloomington Central Catholic was dropped by Peoria Notre Dame (Peoria, IL), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bobcats meet the Milford Bearcats (Milford, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 8. Beecher will attempt to move on its 15-10 season record. The Bearcats enter the challenge with a 16-5 record after their 2-0 league win over Schlarman (Danville, IL).