The Coolidge Bears volleyball team (Coolidge, AZ), was dropped 3-0 in Thursday's league challenge with the visiting Florence Gophers (Florence, AZ)

The Gophers (9-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Benjamin Franklin (Queen Creek, AZ). The Chargers enter the 3A Central challenge with a 0-9 record. In their last challenge, Benjamin Franklin was dropped by American Leadership Academy (Queen Creek, AZ), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bears meet the American Leadership Academy - Ironwood Warriors (Ironwood, AZ) in a 3A Central challenge, on Tuesday, October 1. Coolidge will attempt to move on its 3-5 season record. The Warriors enter the challenge with a 3-8 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Tucson High Magnet School (Tucson, AZ).