Lake Zurich Bears (Lake Zurich, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Saturday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Palatine Pirates (Palatine, IL), 2-1 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Bears clash with the Buffalo Grove Bison (Buffalo Grove, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, April 9. Lake Zurich will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record.

With the loss, Palatine drops to 5-4 on the campaign. The Pirates host Lake Park (Roselle, IL) to clash with the Lancers in a non-league match on Saturday, April 6. The Lancers come into the match with a record of 0-0.