The Chico Panthers volleyball team (Chico, CA), was nudged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the host St. Francis Troubadours (Sacramento, CA)

The Troubadours (25-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, CA). The Trojans enter the non-league challenge with a 22-3 record. In their last challenge, Oak Ridge nipped Folsom (Folsom, CA), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Panthers meet the Pleasant Valley Vikings (Chico, CA) in a challenge, on Tuesday, October 4. Chico will attempt to move on its 17-4 season record. The Vikings enter the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, CA).