The Palatine Pirates volleyball team (Palatine, IL), was dropped 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Conant Cougars (Hoffman Estates, IL)

The Cougars (17-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Barrington (Barrington, IL). The Fillies/Broncos enter the challenge with a 20-2 record. In their last challenge, Barrington was dropped by Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates encounter the Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, April 22. Palatine will attempt to move on its 8-10 season record. The Blue Demons enter the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 2-0 league loss to Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL).