This is what the moon looked like as darkness fell Monday night, Aug. 28.

JEREMY WALTNER - PUBLISHER It wasn’t long after Eric Hartel discovered Freeman Academy and began learning about the larger community that he came upon a way of life that resonated deeply — that this was a place that cared deeply for one another.

One night after Freeman Public played in its home-opener, volleyball teams from Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno take their own home courts on Tuesday, with the Bearcats hosting Corsica-Stickney at Marion and Menno hosting Tripp-Delmont/Armour.  Pictured on this right are returning letter winners from Menno - standing from left: Joslynn Fischer, Kaelie Derby, Ashton Massey and Maggie Miller; kneeling from left: Ellyana Ulmer and Taylor Freier. 

These returning letter-winners and the Freeman High School volleyball team will play in its home-opener tonight against Corsica-Stickney. The JV game begins at 6:15 p.m. followed by the varsity. The Flyers competed in the Hanson Early Bird Tournament last week and will take a 1-2 record into tonight's home match. Freeman Academy/Marion and Menno are both at home Tuesday night as the Bearcats host Corsica-Stickney and the Wolves host Tripp-Delmont/Armour. Check back tomorrow to see photos from those teams.