In Friday's league match, the Hardin County Cougars (Elizabethtown, IL) volleyball squad overcame the visiting Galatia Bearcats (Galatia, IL), by a count of 2-0.

Next up, the Cougars battle the Crab Orchard Trojans (Marion, IL) in a Greater Egyptian match, on Monday, September 29. Hardin County will attempt to move on its 7-7 season record.

The Bearcats (3-14) will now prepare for their match against Pope County (Golconda, IL). The Pirates enter the Greater Egyptian battle with a 5-10 record. In their last battle, Pope County dropped by Crab Orchard (Marion, IL), 2-0, in a league battle.