The Niles North Vikings volleyball team (Skokie, IL), was nudged 2-1 in Monday's league challenge with the visiting Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL)

The Cougars (19-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Maine East (Park Ridge, IL). The Blue Demons enter the Central Suburban North challenge with a 7-19 record. In their last challenge, Maine East was nudged by Deerfield (Deerfield, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings meet the Maine West Warriors (Des Plaines, IL) in a Central Suburban North challenge, on Wednesday, May 3. Niles North will attempt to move on its 22-8 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 14-16 record after their 2-0 league win over Highland Park (Highland Park, IL).