The Beardstown Tigers volleyball team (Beardstown, IL), went down 2-0 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Mendon Unity Mustangs (Mendon, IL)

The Mustangs (4-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Illini West (Carthage, IL). The Chargers come into the non-league challenge with a 4-1 record. In their last challenge, Illini West defeated Brown County (Mt. Sterling, IL), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Biggsville West Central Heat (Biggsville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 3. Beardstown will attempt to move on its 0-5 season record. The Heat come into the challenge with a 4-6 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Bushnell-Prairie City (Bushnell, IL).