The Capistrano Valley Cougars volleyball squad (Mission Viejo, CA), was edged 2-1 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Yucaipa Thunderbirds (Yucaipa, CA)

With the win, Yucaipa improves its record to 5-9 on the season. The Thunderbirds host Norco (Norco, CA) to encounter the Cougars in a non-league battle on Tuesday, September 9. The Cougars go into the battle with a record of 4-6. Norco won 3-0 in their recent non-league contest against Brea Olinda (Brea, CA)

Next, the Cougars meet the Carlsbad Lancers (Carlsbad, CA) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, September 6. Capistrano Valley will attempt to upgrade on its 5-11 season record. The Lancers enter the contest with a 5-3 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Francis Parker (San Diego, CA).