Pope County Pirates (Golconda, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Shawnee Redskins (Wolf Lake, IL), 2-0 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Pirates clash with the Gallatin County Hawks (Junction, IL) in a Greater Egyptian match, on Wednesday, August 24. Pope County will attempt to advance on its 1-1 season record.

With the loss, Shawnee drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Redskins travel to Pope County (Golconda, IL) to clash with the Pirates in a non-league match on Thursday, September 8. The Pirates come into the match with a record of 1-2.