The Niles North Vikings volleyball team (Skokie, IL), was edged 2-1 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the visiting Loyola Academy Ramblers (Wilmette, IL)

The Ramblers (35-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Barrington (Barrington, IL). The Fillies/Broncos come into the non-league challenge with a 24-13 record. In their last challenge, Barrington nudged Vernon Hills (Vernon Hills, IL), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.