If Kimball wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Hershey, they should've done a better job of containing Ella Thompson. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Longhorns on Tuesday with plenty of help from Thompson, who had 17 digs and three assists. She has been hot, having posted ten or more digs the last six times she's played.
Not only was the match a shutout, it was a big one: Hershey took every set by at least 12 points. The match finished with set scores of 25-13, 25-7, 25-7.
When it comes to explaining why Kimball lost, don't look at Hannah Kilgore. Despite the final result, she had 11 digs.
Panthers
| 09/23/25 @ Kimball | 3-0 |
| 09/20/25 vs West Holt | 2-1 |
| 09/20/25 vs High Plains | 2-1 |
The victory (which was Hershey's third in a row) raised their record to 7-6. As for Kimball, they dropped their record down to 7-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Looking ahead, Hershey will square off against McCook on Thursday. As for Kimball, they will challenge Hay Springs on Thursday.
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