The Birmingham Patriots volleyball squad (Lake Balboa, CA), was edged 1-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting St. Monica Mariners (Santa Monica, CA)

With the victory, St. Monica moves its record to 9-10 on the year. The Mariners travel to Larchmont Charter (West Hollywood, CA) to meet the Timberwolves in a non-league contest on Saturday, September 6. The Timberwolves enter the contest with a record of 4-1. Larchmont Charter lost 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Palisades (Pacific Palisades, CA)

Next, the Patriots meet the El Camino Real Royals (Woodland Hills, CA) in a West Valley contest, on Monday, September 15. Birmingham will attempt to move on its 1-6 season record. The Royals enter the contest with a 5-4 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Geffen Academy (Los Angeles, CA).