In Thursday's league battle, the host St. Monica Academy Crusaders volleyball team scored a tight 3-2 triumph over the The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Griffins.

The Crusaders (1-1) will now prepare for their battle against Faith Baptist (Canoga Park, CA). The Contenders come into the Heritage battle with a 10-2 record. In their last battle, Faith Baptist nudged Desert Christian (Lancaster, CA), 3-0, in a league battle.

Next, the Griffins clash with the Vasquez Mustangs (Acton, CA) in a Heritage battle, on Tuesday, September 6. The Palmdale Aerospace Academy will attempt to advance on its 2-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the battle with a 4-5 record after their 3-0 league win over Lancaster Baptist (Lancaster, CA).