It was a proper cat-fight when Midlothian faced off against Mansfield on Tuesday. The Panthers fell just short of the Tigers by a score of 3-2. While the Panthers didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Tigers 25-16 in the first set.
Midlothian couldn't get the win, but they sure gave Mansfield a tough time in the fourth set. The final score came out to 16-25, 25-22, 25-11, 32-34, 20-18.
Kameron Rector paced Midlothian's offense, picking up 20 kills. Rector were helped by Kyleigh Shaw and Layla Jordan, who contributed 24 assists each.
Mansfield found their leader in sophomore Saydi Walker, who had 31 assists and nine digs. Those 31 assists set a new season-high mark for Walker.
Midlothian has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-12 record this season. As for Mansfield, their victory was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 30-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Midlothian will face off against Waxahachie at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Mansfield, they will take on Springtown at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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