Fans at Thursday's non-league contest between the Rio Americano Raiders (Sacramento, CA) and the host Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA), observed Rio Americano's volleyball team top Placer by a count of 2-0.

The Raiders (6-2) will now prepare for their contest against Ponderosa (Shingle Springs, CA). The Bruins enter the contest with a 2-4 record. In their last contest, Ponderosa was knocked off by Christian Brothers (Sacramento, CA), 2-1, in a league contest.

Next, the Hillmen battle the Twelve Bridges Raging Rhinos (Lincoln, CA) in a contest, on Tuesday, September 24. Placer will attempt to move on its 5-2 season record. The Raging Rhinos enter the contest with a 7-5 record after their 2-1 league loss to Nevada Union (Grass Valley, CA).