The El Capitan Gauchos volleyball team (Merced, CA), was edged 2-1 in Wednesday's league challenge with the visiting Merced Bears (Merced, CA)

The Bears (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Justin Garza (Fresno, CA). The Guardians come into the non-league challenge with a 0-0 record.

Next, the Gauchos encounter the Fresno Warriors (Fresno, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, March 13. El Capitan will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Reedley (Reedley, CA).