Fans at Saturday's non-league battle between the Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) and the visiting Okaw Valley Timberwolves (Bethany, IL), saw Effingham's volleyball squad nudge Okaw Valley by a score of 1-0.

With the win, Effingham improves its record to 8-6 on the year. The Hearts travel to Teutopolis (Teutopolis, IL) to meet the Wooden Shoes in a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 20. The Wooden Shoes enter the challenge with a record of 9-3. Teutopolis won 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Neoga (Neoga, IL)

Next, the Timberwolves meet the Unity Christian Lions (Decatur, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie challenge, on Tuesday, September 23. Okaw Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 1-7 season record. The Lions enter the test with a 13-3 record after their 2-0 league win over Villa Grove (Villa Grove, IL).