North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (15-12) defeated the Southeast Community College Lady Storm in four sets on Wednesday night during their annual “Pink Out” Game to raise awareness about breast cancer and to educate young women about the disease. The Lady Knights won the first set 25-16 behind eight kills from Samantha Kennedy. The Lady Storm responded by taking the second set 18-25. North Platte then closed out the match with victories in the third and fourth set 25-19 and 25-18 with Valerie Most recording six kills in the third.

The Lady Knights were led by Kennedy who finished with 19 kills and six blocks in the match.Valerie Most was second on the team with 14 kills and four blocks. Joli Hopping recorded 44 assists and Erica Goodwin had 18 digs. Kylie Wroot (14), Aryn Mesinger (11) and Hopping (11) were also in double-figure digs.,

North Platte returns to action this weekend as they travel to Columbus for the Jimmy John Invite. On Friday, October 10 the Lady Knights face Cowley County Community College at 3 p.m. and Bismarck State College at 5 p.m. North Platte then returns to the court on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. where they face Williston State College. The Lady Knights finish up the Invite at 1 p.m. against Kansas City Kansas Community College. The Lady Knights stay on the road for three more games before returning home on Thursday, October 23 to face Eastern Wyoming College in their regular season finale and Sophomore Night.