The Birmingham Patriots volleyball squad (Lake Balboa, CA), was edged 2-1 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Kennedy Cougars (Granada Hills, CA)

With the win, Kennedy improves its record to 2-0 on the season. The Cougars host Reseda (Reseda, CA) to encounter the Regents in a battle on Wednesday, September 3. The Regents enter the challenge with a record of 1-3. Reseda lost 2-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Eagle Rock (Los Angeles, CA)

Next, the Patriots meet the El Camino Real Royals (Woodland Hills, CA) in a challenge, on Monday, September 15. Birmingham will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Royals enter the challenge with a 0-2 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Newbury Park (Newbury Park, CA).