The Shepard Astros volleyball team (Palos Heights, IL), went down 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting Richards Bulldogs (Oak Lawn, IL)

The Bulldogs (2-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Thornton Fractional North (Calumet City, IL). The Meteors come into the South Suburban challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Thornton Fractional North went down by Evergreen Park (Evergreen Park, IL), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Astros encounter the Oak Lawn Spartans (Oak Lawn, IL) in a South Suburban challenge, on Tuesday, September 6. Shepard will attempt to move on its 1-5 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 2-0 league win over Thornton Fractional South (Lansing, IL).