The De Smet Jesuit Spartans volleyball team (St. Louis, MO), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Howell Central Spartans (St. Charles, MO)

The Spartans (23-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Vianney (Kirkwood, MO). The Golden Griffins come into the non-league challenge with a 15-1 record. In their last challenge, Vianney nudged St. Louis University (St. Louis, MO), 3-2, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Spartans encounter the O'Fallon Panthers (O'Fallon, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 27. De Smet Jesuit will attempt to move on its 15-4 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 15-4 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Nixa (Nixa, MO).