In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish volleyball team scored a 3-1 triumph over the Archbishop Riordan Crusaders.

The Fightin' Irish (14-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Saint Francis (Mountain View, CA). The Lancers come into the West Catholic challenge with a 22-5 record. In their last challenge, Saint Francis beat St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Crusaders meet the St. Ignatius College Preparatory Wildcats (San Francisco, CA) in a West Catholic challenge, on Tuesday, October 22. Archbishop Riordan will attempt to upgrade on its 11-11 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 17-12 record after their 3-0 league loss to Saint Francis (Mountain View, CA).