Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting Tri-City Tornadoes (Buffalo, IL), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Crusaders battle the Routt Catholic Rockets (Jacksonville, IL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, September 5. Lutheran will attempt to advance on its 5-4 season record. The Rockets come into the match with a 0-7 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to PORTA/Ashland-Chandlerville Central (Petersburg, IL).

With the loss, Tri-City drops to 1-6 on the campaign. The Tornadoes host Argenta-Oreana (Argenta, IL) to battle the Bombers in a non-league match on Tuesday, September 5. The Bombers come into the match with a record of 3-6. Argenta-Oreana lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Maroa-Forsyth (Maroa, IL)