The Maine East Blue Demons volleyball team (Park Ridge, IL), was nudged 2-1 in Monday's league challenge with the host Deerfield Warriors (Deerfield, IL)

The Warriors (7-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Highland Park (Highland Park, IL). The Giants enter the Central Suburban North challenge with a 3-4 record. In their last challenge, Highland Park was nudged by Maine West (Des Plaines, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Blue Demons encounter the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) in a Central Suburban North challenge, on Wednesday, April 20. Maine East will attempt to move on its 5-9 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 14-3 record after their 2-0 league win over Niles North (Skokie, IL).