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NorthWood volleyball wins season opener against East Noble

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

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NorthWood's volleyball team secured a victory over East Noble on August 18, winning three sets with scores of 25-19, 26-24, and 25-21. Ella Branham led NorthWood with 20 kills, while Abby Schmucker contributed 17 assists. Nola Nephew's defensive efforts included 20 digs. This match marked the Panthers' season opener; they will look to build on this momentum in upcoming matches. In girls golf, Elkhart narrowly defeated South Bend Adams, 227-228, with Ashlynn Sessler shooting a team-best 49.

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  • •NorthWood improves to 1-0 in volleyball season.
  • •Ella Branham scores 20 kills for NorthWood.
  • •Elkhart girls golf edges South Bend Adams by one stroke.
  • •Ashlynn Sessler leads Elkhart with a score of 49.
  • •Upcoming matches are crucial for both teams to maintain form.
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Ella Branham's 20 kills helped lift NorthWood's volleyball team past East Noble, 25-19, 26-24, 25-21, in non-conference action on Monday. Abby Schmucker added 17 assists and Nola Nephew totaled 20 digs for the Panthers in their season-opener. In girls golf, Elkhart edged South Bend Adams, 227-228, in Northern Indiana Conference action. Ashlynn Sessler led the Lions with a 49. Elkhart boys ...

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