Harvard Volleyball kicked off the season at a triangular at Grand Island Lutheran, taking on Newman Grove/St. Edward and GI Lutheran.
In the second game of the night, Harvard took on the Newman Grove/St. Edward Panthers, falling in the first set, 25-19.
The second set showed the tenacity of Harvard as they overcame the Panthers for a set win, 25-22.
A third-set loss, 25-18, left Harvard with their first loss of the season.
Harvard vs. NGSE
Harvard................................................. 19 25 18 NGSE.....................................................25 22 25 In the nightcap game against GI Lutheran, the Lightning crew earned a twoset win over the Cardinals.
The first set saw GI earn a 25-12 win, before gaining a 2516 win in the second set.
Harvard vs. Heartland Lutheran
Harvard....................................................12 16 Grand Island Lutheran..............................25 25 The Cards were to play GI Lutheran and Silver Lake in triangular action Sept. 2 on the Lightning home court, starting at 6:30 p.m.
Harvard will then travel to Shelton for a quad game starting at 2 p.m., Sept. 4.
Haley Gimpel bumps this serve from a Newman Grove/St. Edward player during Thursday’s match. ASHLEY D SWANSON | CLAY COUNTY NEWS
