The Orthopaedic Vipers volleyball team (Los Angeles, CA), was nudged 1-0 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the host South Gate Rams (South Gate, CA)

The Rams (12-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Bell (Bell, CA). The Eagles enter the Eastern challenge with a 5-9 record. In their last challenge, Bell was nudged by Glendale (Glendale, CA), 1-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Vipers encounter the Aspire Ollin Jaguars (Huntington Park, CA) in a Freeway challenge, on Monday, April 8. Orthopaedic will attempt to advance on its 8-16 season record. The Jaguars come into the battle with a 0-16 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Harbor Teacher (Wilmington, CA).