Union Mine Diamondbacks (El Dorado, CA) boosters were pleased Thursday as they witnessed their volleyball team tip the visiting Ponderosa Bruins (Shingle Springs, CA), 3-2 in a non-league challenge.

The Diamondbacks (3-0) will now prepare for their challenge against John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills (El Dorado Hills, CA). The Patriots come into the non-league challenge with a 2-3 record. In their last challenge, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills was nudged by El Dorado (Placerville, CA), 3-1, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Bruins meet the El Dorado Cougars (Placerville, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 2. Ponderosa will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 3-2 non-league loss to Whitney (Rocklin, CA).