ECHO The Panthers begin the week after a disappointing loss to the Echo Cougars last Saturday on the road.

The Cougars won 3-1, starting with a close 28-26 win. The Panthers, despite fatigue and injuries, won the second game 25-22. The Cougars snagged the third and four games, however.

Lynch lauded Michel Hitz for delivering three kills and no recorded errors in spiking. Amy Black led the team with 18 kills, followed by Justice Strong with 13 and Rachelle Hill with eight.

The standout player was Justice Strong, said Lynch.