Essex Trojans (Essex, IA) followers left the game satisfied Tuesday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host Hamburg Wildcats (Hamburg, IA), 3-2 in a non-league test.

With the win, Essex advances its record to 7-11 on the season. The Trojans host East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] (Tarkio, MO) to face the in a non-league test on Thursday, October 10. The go into the test with a record of 15-7. East Atchison [Tarkio/Fairfax] won 3-0 in their recent non-league contest against Maysville (Maysville, MO)

Next, the Wildcats battle the Orient-Macksburg Bulldogs (Orient, IA) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, October 10. Hamburg will attempt to move on its 1-12 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 1-10 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Diagonal (Diagonal, IA).