The Arleta Mustangs volleyball team (Arleta, CA), was edged 3-2 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Northridge Academy Pumas (Northridge, CA)

The Pumas (4-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Vaughn (San Fernando, CA). The White Tigers come into the Valley challenge with a 7-1 record. In their last challenge, Vaughn nudged Valley Academy of Arts & Sciences (Granada Hills, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Mustangs encounter the North Hollywood Huskies (North Hollywood, CA) in a East Valley challenge, on Monday, September 18. Arleta will attempt to move on its 1-7 season record.