WACO Warriors (Wayland, IA) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Pekin Panthers (Packwood, IA), 3-2 in a non-league match.

Next up, the Warriors clash with the Twin Cedars Sabers (Bussey, IA) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 16. WACO will attempt to advance on its 6-1 season record. The Sabers come into the match with a 3-7 record after their 3-0 league win over Moulton-Udell (Moulton, IA).

With the loss, Pekin drops to 2-7 on the campaign. The Panthers host Prairie City-Monroe (Monroe, IA) to clash with the Mustangs in a non-league match on Saturday, September 16. The Mustangs come into the match with a record of 5-8. Prairie City-Monroe lost 3-0 in their recent league match against Greene County (Jefferson, IA)