St. Mary's Knights (Phoenix, AZ) backers were pleased Wednesday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Marcos de Niza Padres (Tempe, AZ), 3-0 in a league challenge.

The Knights (16-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Arcadia (Phoenix, AZ). The Titans come into the 4A - Desert Sky challenge with a 16-9 record. In their last challenge, Arcadia lost by Mesquite (Gilbert, AZ), 3-2, in a league test.

The Padres now sport a 6-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Mesquite for a 4A - Desert Sky test on Monday, October 20. Marcos de Niza will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 3-1 league win over Cactus Shadows (Cave Creek, AZ). The Wildcats record now stands at 23-5.