The Mt. Vernon Rams volleyball team (Mt. Vernon, IL), was nudged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Christopher Bearcats (Christopher, IL)

The Bearcats (3-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Robinson (Robinson, IL). The Maroons enter the non-league challenge with a 2-0 record. In their last challenge, Robinson nipped South Knox (Vincennes, IN), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Rams encounter the Washington Hatchets (Washington, IN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, August 26. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Hatchets enter the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 3-0 league win over Princeton (Princeton, IN).