North Platte – The No. 5 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (14-0, 6-0 South Sub-Region) stays on the road for three more games this week. The Knights first travel to Cheyenne, Wyo. to take on the Laramie County Community College Golden Eagles (13-6, 4-2 South Sub-Region) on Wednesday January 15 at 8 p.m. CST before travelling to Beatrice to take on the Southeast Community College Storm (15-5) Friday January 17 at 7:30 p.m. and Columbus to take on the Central Community College Raiders (14-2) Saturday January 18 at 3 p.m.

The Knights continue to be led by sophomore Ethan Montalvo with 15.8 points per game, 2.6 assists per game and 2.4 steals per game. Freshmen Cameron Williams (11.9 ppg) and Marco Pascolo (10.4 ppg) also score in double-figures for the Knights. After scoring 17 points in his last outing, sophomore Tim Simmons is the fourth Knight averaging double-figures at 10.1 points per game.

Laramie County defeated Trinidad State on the road 93-84 in their last outing. The Golden Eagles are led by the high scoring duo of Deon Edwin and Deshon Portley who score 22.7 and 22.4 points respectively. Darien Fernandez is the third Golden Eagle in double-figures at 10.8 points per game.

Southeast has won both their games since returning to campus after Christmas break. The Storm knocked off Kansas City Kansas Community College on the road 60-52 and Johnson County Community College at home 67-65. Southeast plays tomorrow at Highland Community College before taking on the Knights on Friday. Southeast is led by Josh Roberts at 15.4 points per game and Tyrell Corlew at 14.4 points per game.

Central currently owns a three game winning streak and has not played since December 7 until tomorrow when they face Indian Hills Community College on the road before facing the Knights on Saturday. The Raiders place five players in double-figures led by Tyron Crisswell at 18.5 points per game. Tra-Deon Hollins (16.4 ppg), Calvin Thomas (12.7 ppg), Riak Bol (11.7 ppg) and David Plain (11.4 ppg) are the other players in double-figures for the Raiders.

North Platte finishes their seven game road trip next week as they travel to Trinidad State Junior College (8-9, 1-4 South Sub-Region) and Otero Junior College (13-5, 3-3 South Sub-Region). The Knights are next at home on Wednesday January 29 to face McCook Community College (11-4, 3-1 South Sub-Region) at 7:30 p.m.

Torrington, WY – The No. 5 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (14-0, 6-0 South Sub-Region) continued their road swing on Saturday evening as they escaped Torrington, Wyo. with a victory 79-69 over the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers (8-8, 0-5 South Sub-Region).

Torrington, WY – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team (7-7) fell Saturday afternoon to the Wyoming College Lady Lancers (9-7) in Torrington, Wyo. 77-59 despite 14 points from Jordan Dickerson.

Scottsbluff – The No. 5 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (13-0, 5-0 South Sub-Region) traveled to Cougar Palace to take on the Western Nebraska Community College Cougars (10-7, 2-2 South Sub-Region) and emerged with a hard fought victory 75-68.

The game was back and forth in the first quarter as both teams struggled to find an offensive rhythm leading to 31-31 tie at half as sophomore Ethan Montalvo was held to only 2 points. The Knights played ten players in the first half as they struggled through foul trouble.

In the second half, the Knights were more aggressive and attacked the Cougars. Montalvo was able to get to the free throw line 10 times and made eight to get himself going. Two threes from the corner gave Montalvo a game high 18 points. The Knights were able to seal the game from the free throw line to preserve the victory.

“The coaches encouraged me to keep shooting,” said Montalvo “they have confidence in me. I thought our team dug deep in the win and we really came together.”

The Knights also got 11 points from freshman Marco Pascolo and a double-double from freshman Aireon Porter who finished with 10 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks. Western Nebraska was led by Youssoupha Kane who finished with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Tyler Crosbie (13 points), Brandon Morley (13 points) and Diane Mitchell (12 points) were all in double figures for the Cougars.

“I am very proud of our team’s effort,” said head coach Kevin O’Connor. “We continue tomorrow with a very good Eastern Wyoming College.”

The Knights travel to Torrington, Wyo. tomorrow to take on the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers (8-7, 0-4 South Sub-Region) at 5 p.m. CST.

North Platte starts the year with seven straight road games as next week the Knights travel to Cheyenne, Wyo. to take on Laramie County Community College (12-5, 3-1 South Sub-Region), Beatrice to take on Southeast Community College (14-5) and Columbus to take on Central Community College (14-2). The Knights are next at home on Wednesday January 29 to face McCook Community College (11-4, 3-1 South Sub-Region) at 7:30 p.m.

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team (7-6) defeated the Doane College JV Lady Tigers by a score of 64-42. The Lady Knights came out firing as they jumped out to an 11-0 lead to start the game.

The Lady Knights dominated the first half as they took a 39-19 lead into the locker room. The second half was more of the same as the Lady Knights never let the Lady Tigers gain any momentum.

Sophomore Courtney Widick led the way as she finished with 14 points. Sophomore Jordan Dickerson was also in double-figures with 10 points.

“We played well to earn the victory,” said head coach Richard Thurin. We had nine girls score and we played good defense.”

The game Friday was the first game broadcast live at North Platte Community College by Coaches Aid and ASBN. A link to watch the archived game can be found here for $9.99 and a list of all the events that will be broadcast live can be found here.

North Platte returns to action tomorrow as they travel to Torrington, Wyo. to take on the Easter Wyoming College Lady Lancers (6-7) at 3 p.m. CST. The game is a double-header with the men.

The Lady Knights stay on the road for the majority of January as they have four more road games before returning to the friendly confines of McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on January 28 to face the York College JV.

North Platte – The No. 5 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (12-0, 4-0 South Sub-Region) returns to action after a month break on Friday January 10 and Saturday January 11 as they travel to Scottsbluff and Torrington, Wyo. for two Region IX South Sub-Region game. On Friday the Knights face the Western Nebraska Community College Cougars (10-6, 2-1 South Sub-Region) at 8:30 p.m. CST and then take on the Eastern Wyoming College Lancers (8-6, 0-3 South Sub-Region) Saturday at 5 p.m. CST.

North Platte is led by sophomore Ethan Montalvo who averages 15.3 points per game. Freshman Cameron Williams is the only other Knight averaging double figures at 12.0 points per game. Jake Maslo (6.8 rpg) and Aireon Porter (6.6 rpg) lead the Knights in rebounding. Tim Simmons paces the Knights with 2.4 assists per game.

The Cougars are led by freshman Diante Mitchell and freshman 7′ Brandon Morley. Mitchell averages 17.0 points per game while Morley averages 16.6 points per game and 8.7 rebounds per game. Western Nebraska enters the game on a four game winning streak after defeating the YMCA All-Stars on Tuesday 115-68.

Sophomore Jonathan Doss leads the Lancers in scoring and rebounding at 18.5 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. Kalil Potts is the Lancers second leading scorer at 17.4 points while Jason McClellan is the third Lancer in double-digits at 12.6 points per game. The Lancers face off against the McCook Community College Indians Friday in their first game of 2014 before taking on the Knights.

North Platte starts the year with seven straight road games as next week the Knights travel to Cheyenne, Wyo. to take on Laramie County Community College (12-5, 3-1 South Sub-Region), Beatrice to take on Southeast Community College (14-5) and Columbus to take on Central Community College (14-2). The Knights are next at home on Wednesday January 29 to face McCook Community College (11-4, 3-1 South Sub-Region) at 7:30 p.m.

North Platte – The North Platte Community College Lady Knights basketball team (6-6) opens up the Spring 2014 semester on Friday January 10 at McDonald-Belton Gymnasium as the Doane College JV comes to town for a 7:30 tip. The Lady Knights then take to the road Saturday January 11 as they travel to Torrington, Wyo. to face off with the Eastern Wyoming College Lady Lancers (6-7) at 3 p.m. CST.

The Lady Knights return to action after a month long break. The Lady Knights last played December 11 against the Northeastern Junior College Plainswomen (5-7). The Plainswomen knocked off the Lady Knights 51-67 to snap a three game winning streak for the Lady Knights.

DaVontaye Merritt leads the Knights in both scoring and rebounding at 17.3 points per game and 8.4 rebounds per game. April Stull is second in both categories at 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds. Jordan Dickerson leads the team in assists at 4.6 per game

The game Friday will be broadcast live in the first event at North Platte Community College that Coaches Aid and ASBN will live stream.

The Lady Knights stay on the road for the majority of January as they have four more road games before returning to the friendly confines of McDonald-Belton Gymnasium on January 28 to face the York College JV.