The El Rancho Dons volleyball team (Pico Rivera, CA), was edged 3-2 in Wednesday's non-league challenge with the visiting Bell Gardens Lancers (Bell Gardens, CA)

The Lancers (7-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Paramount (Paramount, CA). The Pirates come into the non-league challenge with a 2-2 record.

Next, the Dons encounter the King Wolves (Riverside, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 8. El Rancho will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Wolves enter the test with a 3-7 record after their 3-1 non-league loss to Paloma Valley (Menifee, CA).