In Saturday's non-league bout, the Rusk Eagles (Rusk, TX) volleyball team held off the host Elysian Fields Yellowjackets (Elysian Fields, TX), by a margin of 2-1.

The Eagles now possess a 2-7 record. They play next when they travel to Grand Saline for a non-league bout on Saturday, August 16. Rusk will clash with a Indians team coming off a 2-0 non-league win over Grapeland (Grapeland, TX). The Indians record now stands at 3-1.

With the loss, Elysian Fields falls to 0-7 on the year. The Yellowjackets host Ore City (Ore City, TX) to battle the Rebels in a non-league match on Tuesday, August 19. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 1-3. Ore City won 2-1 in their recent non-league match against Union Hill (Gilmer, TX)