In Saturday's non-league challenge, the host Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Fightin' Irish volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Palo Alto Vikings.

The Fightin' Irish (13-8) will now prepare for their challenge against Carlmont (Belmont, CA). The Scots come into the non-league challenge with a 9-6 record. In their last challenge, Carlmont was nudged by Menlo-Atherton (Atherton, CA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Vikings play the Homestead Mustangs (Cupertino, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, April 5. Palo Alto will attempt to upgrade on its 12-6 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 7-5 record after their 3-2 league loss to Cupertino (Cupertino, CA).