In Friday's non-league challenge, the host Fruitvale Bobcats volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Rice Bulldogs.

The Bobcats (1-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Malakoff (Malakoff, TX). The Tigers come into the non-league challenge with a 3-2 record. In their last challenge, Malakoff was nudged by Latexo (Latexo, TX), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs play the Avalon Eagles (Avalon, TX) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, August 16. Rice will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Rice (Rice, TX).