Fans at Saturday's non-league contest between the Ithaca Yellowjackets (Ithaca, MI) and the visiting Merrill Vandals (Merrill, MI), observed Ithaca's volleyball team hold off Merrill by a count of 2-1.

The Yellowjackets (15-11) will now prepare for their contest against Michigan Lutheran Seminary (Saginaw, MI). The Cardinals enter the Tri-Valley - West contest with a 7-8 record. In their last contest, Michigan Lutheran Seminary got by Merrill (Merrill, MI), 3-0, in a non-league contest.

Next, the Vandals battle the Montabella Mustangs (Blanchard, MI) in a Mid-State contest, on Tuesday, October 20. Merrill will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Mustangs enter the contest with a 4-16 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to St. Charles (St. Charles, MI).