In Saturday's non-league battle, the visiting Purdy Eagles volleyball team scored a 2-0 triumph over the Ava Bears.

The Eagles (16-9) will now prepare for their battle against Wheaton (Wheaton, MO). The Bulldogs come into the Ozark 7 battle with a 6-6 record. In their last battle, Wheaton achieved victory over McAuley Catholic (Joplin, MO), 2-1, in a league battle.

Next, the Bears clash with the Willow Springs Bears (Willow Springs, MO) in a South Central battle, on Tuesday, October 13. Ava will attempt to advance on its 6-10 season record. The Bears enter the test with a 17-11 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Fordland (Fordland, MO).