By Fred Kroner

The St. Joseph Middle School volleyball teams opened their 2022 seasons on Monday (Jan. 10) with victories at home over Hoopeston Area.

The seventh-graders were victorious, 25-8, 25-12.

The eighth-graders were triumphant, 25-23, 25-0.

Each squad secured another two-set sweep on Tuesday (Jan.11) at Champaign Holy Cross.

The seventh-graders prevailed, 25-2, 25-16.

The eighth-graders registered a 25-13, 25-14 win.

The Panthers (2-0) return to action on Tuesday (Jan. 18) at home against Tolono Unity.