The Central College volleyball team put forth a valiant effort in a 25-22, 17-25, 26-24, 25-19 loss Friday night at home against Wartburg College.

The Dutch (4-10, 0-3 American Rivers Conference) had a better hitting percentage than the Knights (12-6, 4-0 conference) by a slim .164 to .163 margin. Central also had 11 blocks compared to seven for Wartburg and only scored three fewer total points in the match (69-66).

Amanda Smith was all over the court for the Dutch, leading the team with 19 assists but also had 10 kills, nine digs and five blocks. It’s her fifth double-double of the season.

The Dutch also got double-digit kills from Gracie Pierson and Natalie Gaszynski, who had 11 and 10, respectively. Ivett Flores led the team in digs with 18 and service aces with four. Emma Wagler was in on six blocks.

Central is back in action in P.H. Kuyper Gymnasium today at 5 p.m. for a match against Coe College. The Kohawks were ranked No. 20 this week in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Division III poll.