Shepard Astros (Palos Heights, IL) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting Aurora Central Catholic Chargers (Aurora, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Shepard improves its record to 1-1 on the season. The Astros host Tinley Park (Tinley Park, IL) to meet the Titans in a South Suburban challenge on Thursday, September 4. The Titans enter the challenge with a record of 2-4. Tinley Park lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Argo (Summit, IL)

Next, the Chargers meet the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners (LaGrange Park, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 2. Aurora Central Catholic will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Roadrunners go into the test with a 2-5 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Guilford (Rockford, IL).