In Thursday's league challenge, the visiting Scotts Valley Falcons volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Santa Cruz Cardinals.

The Falcons (12-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Harbor (Santa Cruz, CA). The Pirates come into the Santa Cruz Coast challenge with a 13-8 record. In their last challenge, Harbor edged Aptos (Aptos, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals meet the Albany Cougars (Albany, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 4. Santa Cruz will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 12-8 record after their 3-0 league win over Hercules (Hercules, CA).