Fans at Thursday's league contest between the San Gabriel Matadors (San Gabriel, CA) and the visiting Bell Gardens Lancers (Bell Gardens, CA), observed San Gabriel's volleyball team top Bell Gardens by a count of 3-1.

The Matadors (15-11) will now prepare for their contest against Gabrielino (San Gabriel, CA). The Eagles enter the non-league contest with a 23-10 record.

Next, the Lancers battle the Schurr Spartans (Montebello, CA) in a Almont contest, on Tuesday, October 8. Bell Gardens will attempt to move on its 11-18 season record. The Spartans enter the contest with a 14-13 record after their 3-1 league win over Alhambra (Alhambra, CA).