The Western Pioneers volleyball team (Anaheim, CA), was nudged 3-2 in Thursday's non-league challenge with the host Hawthorne Math & Science Academy The Aviators (Hawthorne, CA)

The The Aviators (17-8) will now prepare for their challenge against California Academy of Math & Science (Carson, CA). The Coyotes enter the Coastal challenge with a 10-9 record. In their last challenge, California Academy of Math & Science nipped Dominguez (Compton, CA), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pioneers meet the Estancia Eagles (Costa Mesa, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, April 5. Western will attempt to move on its 10-6 season record.