Mendocino Cardinals (Mendocino, CA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the visiting Grace Christian Academy Lions (Santa Rosa, CA), 3-0 in a league challenge.

The Cardinals (14-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Point Arena (Point Arena, CA). The Pirates come into the North Central III challenge with a 8-10 record. In their last challenge, Point Arena lost by Anderson Valley (Boonville, CA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Lions play the Round Valley Mustangs (Covelo, CA) in a North Central III challenge, on Thursday, October 23. Grace Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-9 season record.