In Friday's non-league challenge, the visiting San Gabriel Matadors volleyball team scored a close 3-2 triumph over the Temple City Rams.

The Matadors (10-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Bell Gardens (Bell Gardens, CA). The Lancers come into the Almont challenge with a 8-10 record. In their last challenge, Bell Gardens edged Montebello (Montebello, CA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rams play the South Pasadena Tigers (South Pasadena, CA) in a Rio Hondo challenge, on Tuesday, September 17. Temple City will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 3-0 league win over Monrovia (Monrovia, CA).