The Herrin Tigers volleyball team (Herrin, IL), went down 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Massac County Patriots (Metropolis, IL)

The Patriots (6-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Frankfort (West Frankfort, IL). The Redbirds enter the Southern Illinois River-to-River Ohio challenge with a 4-4 record. In their last challenge, Frankfort defeated Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL), 2-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Tigers encounter the Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 3. Herrin will attempt to move on its 1-5 season record. The Red Devils enter the challenge with a 7-1 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Carbondale (Carbondale, IL).