The Cupertino Pioneers volleyball team (Cupertino, CA), was nudged 2-1 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host Evergreen Valley Cougars (San Jose, CA)

The Cougars (11-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Amador Valley (Pleasanton, CA). The Dons enter the non-league challenge with a 16-5 record. In their last challenge, Amador Valley nipped San Ramon Valley (Danville, CA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Pioneers meet the Gunn Titans (Palo Alto, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 15. Cupertino will attempt to move on its 13-8 season record. The Titans enter the challenge with a 6-13 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Amador Valley (Pleasanton, CA).