The 8th-graders played maybe their best match in two seasons before falling to Wheaton 25-18, 25-23 Thursday night in Washburn. The girls have a 1-9 record going into Saturday's tournament at Purdy where they play the host Eagles, Wheaton, Verona, and Exeter. The 7th-graders tied Wheaton 25-23, 16-25 for the second time this season.