The Rio Hondo Prep Kares volleyball team (Arcadia, CA), was nudged 2-1 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Sylmar Spartans (Sylmar, CA)

The Spartans (7-5) will now prepare for their challenge against La Salle (Pasadena, CA). The Lancers enter the non-league challenge with a 4-3 record. In their last challenge, La Salle was nudged by Cathedral (Los Angeles, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Kares meet the Kennedy Cougars (Granada Hills, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, March 8. Rio Hondo Prep will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record. The Cougars enter the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 3-0 league win over Panorama (Panorama City, CA).