It was a proper cat-fight when Langston Hughes challenged Douglas County on Thursday. The Panthers fell 2-0 to the Tigers. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-13.
Desiree Robinson paced Langston Hughes' offense, picking up three kills. Robinson got some help from Chamarie Lisbon and her ten assists. Kaylen Dowell controlled things from the service line, finishing with two aces.
Langston Hughes has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season. As for Douglas County, they pushed their record up to 7-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Coincidentally, Langston Hughes and Douglas County will both be playing Alexander the next time they take the court. The Panthers will head out to face the Cougars at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, while the Tigers will play them later in the day, at 7:30 p.m.
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