Knights fall in sweep to IWCC

The North Platte Community College Knights Softball Team struggled to get its offense going during a doubleheader against Iowa Western Community College Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The Knights were dispatched by IWCC 12-0 as a result.

Kirsten Greenwalt, of Aurora, Colo., had a single in the second inning. Greenwalt also led the Knights with one hit in two at-bats.

Kyleigh Sullivan, of Fort Worth, Texas, was on the rubber for the Knights. The righthander went four innings - allowing 12 runs on 10 hits and striking out one.

The Knights lost their lead late in the second game for a 10-2 defeat. They struggled to contain the high-powered offense, giving up 10 runs.

Pitcher Nevaeh Ramirez, of Thornton, Colo., allowed five hits and 10 runs over five innings, striking out two.

Greenwalt and Jayden Horner, of Firestone, Colo., each collected one hit to lead the Knights.

The Knights are now 3-7 on the season.

They will return to action at 2 p.m. Sunday in a doubleheader against Colby Community College in Colby, Kan.