The Shepard Astros volleyball team (Palos Heights, IL), was edged 2-1 in Tuesday's league challenge with the visiting Oak Lawn Spartans (Oak Lawn, IL)

The Spartans (18-15) will now prepare for their challenge against Reavis (Burbank, IL). The Rams come into the South Suburban challenge with a 18-8 record. In their last challenge, Reavis nudged Argo (Summit, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Astros encounter the Oak Forest Bengals (Oak Forest, IL) in a South Suburban challenge, on Thursday, May 9. Shepard will attempt to move on its 6-18 season record. The Bengals come into the challenge with a 17-11 record after their 2-0 league loss to Lemont (Lemont, IL).