The class 4A #10 Knoxville Volleyball Squad split its four matches going 2-2 at the Atlantic Invitational on Saturday. The Panthers started the day by defeating class 1A #14 Council Bluffs St. Albert in two sets 21/19 and 21/16. Knoxville lost the middle two matches to Treynor in two sets 21/15, and 21/16 and to Grandview Christian 21/15, and 21/14 before rebounding over the host Trojans in two sets 21/12 and 21/15. Coach Mollie Keitges tells KNIA/KRLS Sports the girls have become in tune with each other to the point, they are self coaching, and talking about things in the huddle that Keitges would have.

Keitges: “They just respond to each other so well, they can coach each other and not get their feelings hurt and be in tune with what they need to do. I’m super proud of them and it’s really fun to coach this crew.”

Knoxville is now 6-2 on the season and will dive back into South Central Conference play at Davis County on Tuesday.

Photo from Ryan Northcote