East Peoria Raiders (East Peoria, IL) boosters left the game thrilled Thursday as they observed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Canton Little Giants (Canton, IL), 2-0 in a league challenge.

The Raiders (8-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Dunlap (Dunlap, IL). The Eagles enter the Mid-Illini challenge with a 13-3 record.

Next, the Little Giants meet the Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Tuesday, September 16. Canton will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Redbirds enter the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Belleville West (Belleville, IL).