The Carthage Bulldogs volleyball squad (Carthage, TX), was defeated 3-0 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Pine Tree Pirates (Longview, TX)

The Pirates (25-13) will now prepare for their challenge against Henderson (Henderson, TX). The Lions enter the 4A Region II District 16 challenge with a 18-17 record. In their last challenge, Henderson beat Chapel Hill (Tyler, TX), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bulldogs meet the Kilgore Bulldogs (Kilgore, TX) in a 4A Region II District 16 challenge, on Friday, October 17. Carthage will attempt to improve on its 18-18 season record. The Bulldogs go into the test with a 21-20 record after their 3-0 league loss to Spring Hill (Longview, TX).