Fans at Friday's non-league match between the Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL) and the host Ursuline Academy Bears (St. Louis, MO), observed Mater Dei's volleyball squad hold off Ursuline Academy by a final score of 2-1.

Next up, the Knights clash with the Belleville West Maroons (Belleville, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, October 1. Mater Dei will attempt to advance on its 16-6 season record. The Maroons come into the match with a 10-10 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Cor Jesu Academy (St. Louis, MO).

With the loss, Ursuline Academy drops to 5-7 on the campaign. The Bears travel to Althoff Catholic (Belleville, IL) to clash with the Crusaders in a non-league match on Saturday, October 1. The Crusaders come into the match with a record of 14-10. Althoff Catholic won 2-0 in their recent non-league match against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent (, )