Sacred Heart Academy Spartans (Hempstead, NY) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the visiting St. John the Baptist Cougars (West Islip, NY), 3-2 in a league match.

Next up, the Spartans battle the Our Lady of Mercy Academy Mustangs (Syosset, NY) in a Catholic match, on Tuesday, September 27. Sacred Heart Academy will attempt to advance on its 10-2 season record. The Mustangs come into the match with a 0-1 record after their 3-0 league loss to Kellenberg Memorial (Uniondale, NY).

With the loss, St. John the Baptist drops to 0-2 on the campaign. The Cougars travel to Sacred Heart Academy (Mt. Pleasant, MI) to battle the Irish in a non-league match on Thursday, September 22. The Irish come into the match with a record of 2-1.