The Independence Falcons volleyball team (Bakersfield, CA), went down 2-0 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Tehachapi Warriors (Tehachapi, CA)

The Warriors (2-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Central Valley Christian (Visalia, CA). The Cavaliers enter the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Falcons encounter the Redwood Rangers (Visalia, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, August 28. Independence will attempt to move on its 0-1 season record. The Rangers enter the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Tulare Western (Tulare, CA).