Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) backers left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Pawnee Indians (Pawnee, IL), 2-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Crusaders battle the Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL) in a MSM match, on Thursday, September 1. Lutheran will attempt to better on its 8-0 season record. The Tornadoes come into the match with a 0-5 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Arthur-Okaw Christian (Arthur, IL).

With the loss, Pawnee drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Indians travel to Auburn (Auburn, IL) to battle the Trojans in a non-league match on Thursday, September 8. The Trojans come into the match with a record of 5-3. Auburn lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Routt Catholic (Jacksonville, IL)