Newton Eagles (Newton, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad edge the host St. Anthony Bulldogs (Effingham, IL), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Newton improves its record to 11-10 on the season. The Eagles travel to Waterloo (Waterloo, IL) to face the Bulldogs in a non-league test on Saturday, September 20. The Bulldogs go into the test with a record of 8-1. Waterloo won 2-0 in their recent league challenge against Civic Memorial (Bethalto, IL)

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Brownstown/St. Elmo Eagles (St. Elmo, IL) in a Egyptian Illini challenge, on Tuesday, September 23. St. Anthony will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 2-0 league loss to Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg (Windsor, IL).