It was a proper cat-fight when Hilliard Darby took on Thomas Worthington on Tuesday. The Panthers lost 3-0 to the CARDINALS. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Hilliard Darby was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the third set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-17, 25-12, 25-23.
Lila Handrahan
| 10/07/25 @ Thomas Worthington | 16 |
| 10/02/25 vs Olentangy | 24 |
| 09/30/25 @ Dublin Jerome | 18 |
| 09/29/25 vs Westland | 13 |
When it comes to explaining why Hilliard Darby lost, don't look at Lila Handrahan. Despite the final result, she had 16 digs and three aces. Handrahan is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 13 or more in each of the last four games she's played. Charlotte Nolan also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Thomas Worthington found their leader in sophomore Sydney Roberts, who had 11 digs and six aces. With that strong performance, Roberts is now averaging an impressive 2.1 aces per game.
Hilliard Darby's defeat dropped their record down to 11-10. As for Thomas Worthington, they moved to 9-12 with that win, which also ended their three-match losing streak.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilliard Darby will square off against Marysville at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last three games the Monarchs have played have been within one set, so don't be surprised if it's a close one. As for Thomas Worthington, they will face off against Dublin Jerome at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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