In Thursday's league challenge, the host La Quinta Blackhawks volleyball team scored a 3-0 victory over the Rancho Mirage Rattlers.

The Blackhawks (5-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Xavier Prep (Palm Desert, CA). The Saints enter the Desert Empire challenge with a 11-9 record. In their last challenge, Xavier Prep beat Palm Springs (Palm Springs, CA), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Rattlers meet the Shadow Hills Knights (Indio, CA) in a Desert Empire challenge, on Tuesday, September 24. Rancho Mirage will attempt to upgrade on its 2-12 season record. The Knights enter the challenge with a 8-8 record after their 3-0 league loss to Palm Desert (Palm Desert, CA).