The Lathrop Spartans volleyball team (Lathrop, CA), went down 2-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the visiting Acalanes Dons (Lafayette, CA)

The Dons (18-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Campolindo (Moraga, CA). The Cougars come into the Diablo-Foothill challenge with a 18-6 record. In their last challenge, Campolindo defeated Miramonte (Orinda, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Spartans encounter the Johansen Vikings (Modesto, CA) in a Western Athletic Conference challenge, on Tuesday, October 11. Lathrop will attempt to move on its 12-7 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 3-0 league loss to Los Banos (Los Banos, CA).