Hartsburg-Emden Stags (Hartsburg, IL) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad achieve victory over the visiting Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), 2-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Hartsburg-Emden improves its record to 9-2 on the season. The Stags travel to Eureka (Eureka, IL) to face the Hornets in a non-league test on Saturday, September 13. The Hornets go into the test with a record of 10-1. Eureka won 2-0 in their recent league challenge against Lexington (Lexington, IL)

Next, the Norsemen meet the Lena-Winslow Panthers (Lena, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 13. Newark will attempt to upgrade on its 13-3 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 2-1 league loss to Pecatonica (Pecatonica, IL).