New Berlin Pretzels (New Berlin, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the host Illini Central Cougars (Mason City, IL), 2-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Pretzels battle the Lutheran Crusaders (Springfield, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, September 23. New Berlin will attempt to advance on its 8-5 season record. The Crusaders come into the match with a 7-11 record after their 2-1 league loss to Nokomis (Nokomis, IL).

With the loss, Illini Central drops to 4-10 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Calvary (Springfield, IL) to battle the Saints in a non-league match on Saturday, September 23. The Saints come into the match with a record of 3-5. Calvary lost 2-0 in their recent league match against Tri-City (Buffalo, IL)