In Saturday's non-league challenge, the host Merced Bears volleyball team scored a 2-0 triumph over the Sunnyside Wildcats.

The Bears (17-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA). The Thunder come into the non-league challenge with a 1-5 record. In their last challenge, Buhach Colony was beaten by Atwater (Atwater, CA), 2-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats meet the Buhach Colony Thunder (Atwater, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, October 5. Sunnyside will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Thunder come into the challenge with a 1-5 record after their 2-0 league loss to Atwater (Atwater, CA).