Panthers shut out Harding Co. in volleyball opener

  • Panther Varsity Volleyball FRONT (L-R): Rachel Toviah, Abby Linderman, Maci Maher, Shay Kraft, Carlie Lawrence; BACK: Kendyl Locken, McKenzi Vomacka, Harlee Hulm, Kenna Webb, Cindy Hoyt, Jasmine Nash, Natalie Gross. Photo illustration by Robert Slocum
    Panther Varsity Volleyball FRONT (L-R): Rachel Toviah, Abby Linderman, Maci Maher, Shay Kraft, Carlie Lawrence; BACK: Kendyl Locken, McKenzi Vomacka, Harlee Hulm, Kenna Webb, Cindy Hoyt, Jasmine Nash, Natalie Gross. Photo illustration by Robert Slocum
  • Kendyl Locken sets up a teammate for a spike in the season opener. Photo by Jon Flatland
    Kendyl Locken sets up a teammate for a spike in the season opener. Photo by Jon Flatland

    Heading into their 2021 volleyball opener against Harding County last Thursday, coach Megan Bickel said the key to success for the Lady Panthers this season will be how well team members “come together and gel as one unit.”

    With freshman standout Jasmine Nash adding some intensity to Timber Lake’s veteran starting lineup and Bickel steadily transitioning players in-and-out of the match, the Lady Pa…