In Thursday's league match, the Marquette Catholic Explorers (Alton, IL) volleyball squad tipped the host Maryville Christian Lions (Maryville, IL), by a count of 2-1.

Next up, the Explorers battle the Hillsboro Hiltoppers (Hillsboro, IL) in a non-league bout, on Monday, September 15. Marquette Catholic will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record.

With the loss, Maryville Christian drops to 0-1 on the campaign. The Lions host Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL) to clash with the Crusaders in a match on Tuesday, September 16. The Crusaders enter the match with a record of 4-1. Althoff Catholic won 2-0 in their recent league match against Father McGivney Catholic (Glen Carbon, IL)