Knights split season opener in Beatrice

The North Platte Community College volleyball team opened its season Friday at the Southeast Tournament in Beatrice. 

The Knights split their matches against opponents Colby Community College and Labette Community College. 

North Platte battled Colby first and fell in four sets: 16-25, 14-25, 25-18 and 22-25. Freshmen Vanessa Wood and Tyrah Woods each had eight kills in the game. 

"I thought we looked a little nervous in sets one and two against Colby," said NPCC Head Volleyball Coach Alexa McCall. "Then we really turned things around in set three and set four. We pushed to the end but couldn't finish." 

The Knights bounced back in the second game with a five-set win against Labette. The final scores were: 19-25, 25-20, 25-20, 22-25 and 15-13. 

Wood compiled 22 kills in that match. Woods added eight and sophomore Morgan Ramsey contributed 16. 

"I'm glad we came out with the win against Labette," McCall said. "We played pretty inconsistent but showed some fight in set five to get the win." 

The tournament continues Saturday. North Platte will take on Marshalltown Community College at 9 a.m. before duking it out with Coffeyville Community College at 11 a.m.