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A LOSS, BUT A WIN — Kilgore High School's volleyball team was eliminated from the 4A playoffs Tuesday night at home against Pine Tree, but it was the first KHS playoff appearance in about 15 years. Above: Kat McIntyre (6) sends the ball back to PT, as teammates Alyssa Phillips, Raven Wiley, China Hughes (obscured) and Sarah Morris look on. Below: a huge crowd, particularly KHS students, turned out for the contest to support the Lady Bulldogs and for PT's team, as well. Bottom: Kilgore coach Lacy Thompson talks with Morris and Kelsey Jackson.