The East Peoria Raiders volleyball team (East Peoria, IL), was dropped 2-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the host Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL)

The Redbirds (15-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Rochester (Rochester, IL). The Rockets enter the non-league challenge with a 11-4 record. In their last challenge, Rochester defeated Glenwood (Chatham, IL), 2-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Raiders meet the Pekin Dragons (Pekin, IL) in a Mid-Illini challenge, on Tuesday, September 27. East Peoria will attempt to move on its 7-14 season record. The Dragons enter the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Agape Christian (Energy, IL).