Archmere Academy Auks (Claymont, DE) backers left the game in high spirits Friday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting St. Mark's Spartans (Wilmington, DE), 3-2 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Auks battle the Newark Charter School Patriots (Newark, DE) in a Diamond State match, on Wednesday, April 17. Archmere Academy will attempt to better on its 3-3 season record.

With the loss, St. Mark's drops to 2-4 on the campaign. The Spartans host William Penn (New Castle, DE) to battle the Colonials in a non-league match on Monday, April 15. The Colonials come into the match with a record of 2-4. William Penn won 3-1 in their recent league match against Middletown (Middletown, DE)