Fans at Saturday's non-league contest between the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) and the host Elgin Maroons (Elgin, IL), observed Vernon Hills's volleyball team top Elgin by a count of 2-0.

The Cougars (4-4) will now prepare for their contest against Grayslake Central (Grayslake, IL). The Rams enter the non-league contest with a 5-1 record. In their last contest, Grayslake Central notched a victory over Grayslake North (Grayslake, IL), 2-0, in a league contest.

Next, the Maroons battle the Richmond-Burton Rockets (Richmond, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 7. Elgin will attempt to move on its 0-9 season record. The Rockets enter the contest with a 5-0 record after their 2-0 league win over Woodstock (Woodstock, IL).