The class 4A #9 Knoxville Volleyball Squad debuted the 2023 season and went 2-1 at the Oskaloosa quad on Monday. The Panthers took less than an hour to beat Oskaloosa in two sets 21-17 and 21-13. The Panthers lost to 5A Ottumwa in three sets winning 21-19, but dropped the last two 21-19 and 15-13. Knoxville responded by sweeping Carlisle 21-16 and 21-13. Knoxville begins the season 2-1 and will have a full week until its home and South Central Conference opener against Albia next Tuesday.