Metamora Redbirds (Metamora, IL) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Washington Panthers (Washington, IL), 2-1 in a league match.

Next up, the Redbirds battle the Morton Potters (Morton, IL) in a Mid-Illini match, on Tuesday, October 3. Metamora will attempt to advance on its 18-3 season record. The Potters come into the match with a 17-5 record after their 2-0 league win over Canton (Canton, IL).

With the loss, Washington drops to 9-14 on the campaign. The Panthers host Pekin (Pekin, IL) to battle the Dragons in a Mid-Illini match on Tuesday, October 3. The Dragons come into the match with a record of 11-11. Pekin lost 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Lena-Winslow (Lena, IL)