The M.L. King Lions volleyball squad (Lithonia, GA), dropped 2-0 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Forest Park Panthers (Forest Park, GA)

With the victory, Forest Park upgrades its record to 8-17 on the year. The Panthers host Langston Hughes (Fairburn, GA) to meet the Panthers in a non-league contest on Thursday, September 25. The Panthers enter the contest with a record of 7-19. Langston Hughes won 2-0 in their recent league contest against Banneker (College Park, GA)

Next, the Lions meet the Jackson Jaguars (Atlanta, GA) in a 4A Area 4 contest, on Tuesday, September 23. M.L. King will attempt to upgrade on its 0-12 season record. The Jaguars enter the contest with a 11-10 record after their 2-0 non-league win over Mundy's Mill (Jonesboro, GA).