Mary Star of the Sea Stars (San Pedro, CA) backers were satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their volleyball team overcome the host Hawthorne Cougars (Hawthorne, CA), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

The Stars (11-17) will now prepare for their challenge against Chadwick (Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA). The Dolphins come into the non-league challenge with a 12-12 record. In their last challenge, Chadwick lost by Flintridge Prep (La Canada, CA), 3-1, in a league challenge.

Next, the Cougars play the Chadwick Dolphins (Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, September 27. Hawthorne will attempt to upgrade on its 1-11 season record. The Dolphins go into the game with a 12-13 record after their 3-0 league loss to Westridge (Pasadena, CA).