The San Mateo Bearcats volleyball team (San Mateo, CA), was nudged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league challenge with the host Balboa Buccaneers (San Francisco, CA)

The Buccaneers (2-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Hillsdale (San Mateo, CA). The FIGHTING KNIGHTS come into the non-league battle with a 0-1 record. In their last battle, Hillsdale was edged by University (San Francisco, CA), 3-0, in a non-league battle.

Next, the Bearcats clash with the Mt. Madonna Hawks (Watsonville, CA) in a non-league battle, on Saturday, August 26. San Mateo will attempt to advance on its 5-1 season record.