The NorthWood Panther volleyball program had a strong night on the court Tuesday, with the JV and Varsity teams both earning victories over Concord in a Northern Lakes Conference matchup. 🏐 Varsity Rolls to 3-1 Victory NorthWood’s varsity squad battled through a competitive opening set before taking control and finishing with a 3-1 victory over the Minutemen. Set Scores: NorthWood 24, Concord 26 NorthWood 25, Concord 23 NorthWood 25, Concord 22 NorthWood 25, Concord 16 The Panthers improved to 7-5 overall and 1-0 in the Northern Lakes Conference. Statistical Leaders: Kills: Ella Branham – 21; Krystal Hershberger – 8 Aces: Kenzie Miller – 3 Digs: Ella Branham – 24; Nola Nephew – 22 Blocks: Addi Davis – 4; Krystal Hershberger – 3 Assists: Allie Yoder – 33; Abby Schmucker – 11 NorthWood’s balanced attack and strong defensive effort helped the Panthers respond after dropping the opening set, winning the final three sets to secure the conference victory. ================================== JV Earns Another Victory The JV Panthers also came away with a win, defeating Concord 25-22, 25-18. The victory moves the JV record to 6-2 overall and 1-0 in conference play. ========================================== Freshman Battles to the Finish The freshman team fought hard but came up just short in a three-set battle with Concord. Set Scores: Concord 25, NorthWood 15 NorthWood 25, Concord 16 Concord 15, NorthWood 5 The Panthers showed resilience by bouncing back to take the second set before Concord closed out the deciding set. ================================= Next Up NorthWood will hit the road for its next matchup, traveling to Tippecanoe Valley on Tuesday, September 8.