North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights (19-16) volleyball team split the final two games of the regular season. The Lady Knights now travel to Columbus next Friday for the Region IX Division II Tournament. This week, North Platte first traveled to McCook Community College (11-23) for their last regular road game of the season. The Lady Indians knocked off the Lady Knights in straight sets 21-25, 21-25, 21-25. The Lady Knights then concluded their season with Sophomore Night by knocking off Eastern Wyoming for the fourth time this season in four sets 25-14, 25-14, 21-25, 25-15.

Playing in their final home game as a Lady Knight, sophomores honored included Erica Goodwin, Abigail Kurtzer, Samantha Kennedy, Joli Hopping, Taylor King, Samantha Byrn and Kylie Wroot.

Against McCook, the Lady Knights were led by Valerie Most who finished with 13 kills. Samantha Kennedy and Samantha Byrn each chipped in with seven. Joli Hopping recorded 25 assists while Erica Goodwin had 22 digs. Kennedy was also in double-figures with 10 digs. McCook was led by Destanie Micklich who finished with nine kills.

On Sophomore Night, North Platte was led by Samantha Byrn who finished with 21 kills and four blocks. Valerie Most chipped in 13 kills while Samantha Kennedy finished with 10 kills, four blocks and 22 digs. Joli Hopping again led the Lady Knights ,in assists finishing with 44 and also recording 12 digs. Erica Goodwin had 26 digs while Aryn Mesinger chipped in 10.

The Lady Knights concluded their regular season with a 19-16 record. North Platte travels to Columbus for the Region IX Division II Tournament on Friday October 31 and Saturday November 1. The winner will then host the District G Playoff for the chance to compete at the National Tournament in Phoenix, Ariz.