In Thursday's non-league challenge, the visiting BASIS Phoenix Firebirds volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the St. John Paul II Catholic Lions.

The Firebirds (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against ALA - Ironwood (Ironwood, AZ). The Warriors come into the non-league challenge with a 4-1 record.

Next, the Lions play the Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles (Phoenix, AZ) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, April 1. St. John Paul II Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 4-5 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Odyssey Institute (Buckeye, AZ).