Elwood’s Kendra Sallee (10) and a teammate go up in attempt to block hit by Tri-Central’s Adrianna Perez during last Thursday’s varsity match. Elwood won 27-25, 25-14, 25-21 on coach Taylor Sailors’ 27th birthday. The Panthers swept Monroe Central on Monday, 25-19, 26-24, 29-27. Monday’s win followed a 1-3 showing at the Shenandoah Invitational on Saturday. Elwood’s first week of action saw the Panthers go 0-3 at Centerville Invite and lose in straight sets to Lapel.Michelle Garmon photo