Fans at Tuesday's non-league contest between the Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) and the host Belleville West Maroons (Belleville, IL), observed Althoff Catholic's volleyball team hold off Belleville West by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Maroons battle the Edwardsville Tigers (Edwardsville, IL) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, May 15. Belleville West will attempt to move on its 0-2 season record. The Tigers enter the contest with a 1-2 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL).