The IMS volleyball team is working through a tough part of their conference and weekend tournament schedule.

. IMS has dropped eight straight matches including their last time out on Thursday against the Pekin Panthers. The Panthers won the match in straight sets by scores of 25-20, 25-14 and 25-12. Statistically IMS was led by Jess Bender with four kills. Alijah Beatty led the way with seven assists and Rachel Miller totaled 11 digs. With the loss IMS falls to 5-10 overall they are 1-3 in the Southeast Iowa Superconference. Next up for the IMS volleyball team is the Southeast Iowa Superconference tournament on Thursday.