North Platte – The No. 25 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (5-0) scored early and often as they raced out to a 105-78 victory over the York College JV.

“A good way to open the season at home,” said assistant coach Nathan Wieseler. “It was a good opportunity for us to get a lot of guys minutes and see what they could do.”

The Knights came out strong in the first half as they shot 50% from the 3 point line en route to a 20 point halftime lead at 56-36. At the break Ethan Montalvo had 12 of his game high 14 points while Tim Simmons had seven of his 12 points in the first half.

In the second half the Knights continued their strong play as they closed out the game. Jake Maslo would score seven of his 13 points to be the third Knight in double figures. The Knights shot 50% from the field for the game.

“Offensively we executed well, but I believe out defense still needs work,” said Maslo. “Overall it was a good win for our first home game of the season.”

North Platte returns to action this weekend as they take on Midland University JV on Friday at 7 p.m. and Doane College JV on Saturday at 3 p.m. in McDonald-Belton Gymnasium. Both games can be heard on the exclusive home of the Knights, ESPN Radio 1410.

North Platte opens up Region IX play Nov. 22 and 23 as Otero Junior College (3-1) and Trinidad State Junior College (2-2) come to town.