The Hempstead Bobcats volleyball team (Hempstead, TX), was nudged 3-2 in Tuesday's league challenge with the host Hitchcock Bulldogs (Hitchcock, TX)

The Bulldogs (5-9) will now prepare for their challenge against Brazos (Wallis, TX). The Cougars enter the 3A Region III District 24 challenge with a 13-18 record. In their last challenge, Brazos was nudged by Boling (Boling, TX), 3-0, in a league challenge.

Next, the Bobcats meet the East Bernard Brahmas (East Bernard, TX) in a 3A Region III District 24 challenge, on Friday, September 29. Hempstead will attempt to move on its 4-11 season record. The Brahmas enter the challenge with a 22-10 record after their 3-0 league win over Danbury (Danbury, TX).