Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Waukegan Bulldogs (Waukegan, IL) and the host Larkin Royals (Elgin, IL), observed Waukegan's volleyball squad nudge Larkin by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Waukegan improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Bulldogs travel to Zion-Benton (Zion, IL) to encounter the Zee-Bees in a non-league battle on Wednesday, September 3. The Zee-Bees go into the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Royals now own a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Fenton for a non-league challenge on Wednesday, September 3. Larkin will meet a Bison team coming off a 2-0 non-league loss to Elk Grove (Elk Grove Village, IL). The Bison record now stands at 0-1.