In Thursday's non-league battle, the host Merced Bears volleyball team scored a tight 3-2 triumph over the Justin Garza Guardians.

The Bears (15-13) will now prepare for their battle against Valley Christian Academy (Santa Maria, CA). The Lions come into the non-league battle with a 6-4 record. In their last battle, Valley Christian Academy was edged by San Luis Obispo Classical Academy (San Luis Obispo, CA), 3-2, in a league battle.

Next, the Guardians encounter the Madera Coyotes (Madera, CA) in a battle, on Tuesday, April 16. Justin Garza will attempt to advance on its 17-12 season record. The Coyotes come into the battle with a 22-13 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Madera South (Madera, CA).