The Glendale Cardinals volleyball squad (Glendale, AZ), was defeated 3-0 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Marcos de Niza Padres (Tempe, AZ)

With the win, Marcos de Niza improves its record to 5-3 on the season. The Padres travel to Saguaro (Scottsdale, AZ) to encounter the Sabercats in a 4A - Desert Sky challenge on Monday, September 22. The Sabercats enter the challenge with a record of 5-6. Saguaro won 3-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Eastmark (Mesa, AZ)

Next, the Cardinals meet the Copper Canyon Aztecs (Glendale, AZ) in a 5A - Central Valley challenge, on Monday, September 22. Glendale will attempt to upgrade on its 2-7 season record. The Aztecs enter the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 3-1 non-league win over Yuma (Yuma, AZ).