The NorthWood Varsity Volleyball team put together a full day of competition Saturday at the Northridge Invitational, earning three wins in four matches while gaining valuable experience against a strong tournament field. The Panthers opened the day with a 2-1 win vs Culver Academies (25-18, 21-25, 15-7), then a convincing 2-0 victory over Eastbrook (25-16, 25-11). NorthWood then faced Hanover Central in a competitive matchup. The Panthers dropped both sets, 23-25 and 17-25, before bouncing back in their final match of the day against Fort Wayne Snider. NorthWood closed the tournament with a strong 25-18, 25-18 sweep. NorthWood finished the day with a 3-1 tournament record and moved to 6-6 on the season. Several Panthers put together impressive statistical performances throughout the tournament: * Kills: Emily De Freitas – 17; Krystal Hershberger – 16 * Aces: Nola Nephew – 6; Abby Schmucker – 6 * Digs: Nola Nephew – 44; Krystal Hershberger – 33 * Blocks: Lily Thompson – 8; Krystal Hershberger – 7 * Assists: Allie Yoder – 43; Abby Schmucker – 39 The tournament provided NorthWood with four quality matches in a single day and another opportunity to continue building momentum as the regular season moves forward. The Panthers will return to action at Elkhart Christian in their next match.