In Friday's non-league challenge, the host Palo Verde Panthers volleyball team scored a close 2-1 triumph over the Rancho Cucamonga Cougars.

The Panthers (9-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Centennial (Las Vegas, NV). The Bulldogs come into the 5A Southern - Mountain challenge with a 15-7 record. In their last challenge, Centennial was nudged by Oaks Christian (Westlake Village, CA), 2-0, in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cougars meet the Marymount Sailors (Los Angeles, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 20. Rancho Cucamonga will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Sailors come into the challenge with a 14-2 record after their 3-0 league win over Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, CA).