The Rancho Mirage Rattlers volleyball team (Rancho Mirage, CA), was dropped 3-0 in Monday's league challenge with the host La Quinta Blackhawks (La Quinta, CA)

The Blackhawks (10-14) will now prepare for their challenge against Xavier Prep (Palm Desert, CA). The Saints enter the Desert Empire challenge with a 19-14 record.

Next, the Rattlers meet the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Wednesday, October 12. Rancho Mirage will attempt to move on its 5-16 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 5-10 record after their 3-0 league loss to Palm Desert (Palm Desert, CA).