Villa Joseph Marie Jems (Holland, PA) backers left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting Merion Mercy Academy Golden Bears (Merion Station, PA), 3-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Jems battle the Gwynedd Mercy Academy Monarchs (Gwynedd Valley, PA) in a Catholic Academies match, on Friday, September 16. Villa Joseph Marie will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record.

With the loss, Merion Mercy Academy drops to 0-3 on the campaign. The Golden bears host Ridley (Folsom, PA) to battle the Raiders in a non-league match on Friday, September 16. The Raiders come into the match with a record of 3-3. Ridley won 3-2 in their recent league match against Harriton (Rosemont, PA)