It was a proper cat-fight when O'Connor challenged Dripping Springs on Thursday. The Panthers came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 2-0. This was payback for the Panthers, who suffered a 3-1 loss the last time these two teams met.

Jaylyn Tuiasosopo
08/21/25 vs Dripping Springs | 16 |
08/21/25 vs Flour Bluff | 5 |
08/19/25 @ Warren | 13 |
08/16/25 vs Johnson | 13 |
08/16/25 vs Alexander | 13 |
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O'Connor was led to victory by Gabriella Maldonado and Jaylyn Tuiasosopo. Maldonado had ten digs and three assists, while Tuiasosopo hit 66.7% for 16 kills and eight digs and one assist. That's the most kills Tuiasosopo has posted since back in November of 2024. Miranda Clark also deserves some recognition as she served her first ace of the season.
The victory made it two in a row for O'Connor and bumps their season record up to 9-2. As for Dripping Springs, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-6.
O'Connor and Dripping Springs should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Texas Rankings. The Panthers will take on Antonian Prep at 10:00 a.m. on Friday with a big rank advantage (90 vs. 243). Meanwhile, Dripping Springs (ranked 216th) will meet Martin (ranked 774th) at 2:00 p.m. on Friday.
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