In Thursday's league contest, the Arcola Purple Riders (Arcola, IL) volleyball squad were winner over the visiting Villa Grove Blue Devils (Villa Grove, IL), by a margin of 2-0.

Next up, the Purple Riders face the Cumberland Pirates (Toledo, IL) in a Lincoln Prairie contest, on Tuesday, September 26. Arcola will attempt to better on its 8-6 season record. The Pirates go into the contest with a 8-12 record after their 2-1 league win over Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (Arthur, IL).

With the loss, Villa Grove moves to 10-6 on the year. The Blue devils host Judah Christian (Champaign, IL) to face the Tribe in a non-league contest on Monday, September 25. The Tribe go into the contest with a record of 15-0. Judah Christian won 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Westville (Westville, IL)