FARGO, N.D. – Aberdeen Central won two out of its three matches during the opening day of the Scheel’s Volleyball Tournament in Fargo on Friday.

The Golden Eagles lost to West Fargo 25-16, 25-22, and defeated Grand Forks Central 25-22, 25-12, and Oak Grove 25-17, 25-17. As a result the squad will play in the Gold Bracket when action resumes today.

“It’s always exciting to play some new teams,” said Central coach Jackie Bindenagel. “We’re looking forward to some great competition in the tournament (Saturday).”

Grace Kuch had 22 kills on the day, while eighth-grader Lauryn Burckhard had 18 to help power the Central offense.

Madison Miller led the Golden Eagles from the service line with seven total aces.

Central improved to 8-7 on the season.

West Fargo 25-25, Aberdeen Central 16-22

Serving: Aberdeen Central 36-39 3 aces (Anna Malchow 5-5 1 ace, Sawyer Bahr 6-7 1 ace, Grace Kuch 10-11 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Central 59-72 14 kills (Lauryn Burckhard 19-22 5 kills, Kuch 13-16 4 kills, Taryn Nieman 7-10 3 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Central 69-70 9 set assists (Arylie Waldo 69-70 9 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Central 43 (Sydney Evans 17, Bahr 9, Waldo 5, Madison Miller 5).

Blocks: Aberdeen Central 1 solo 2 assists (Burckhard 1 solo, Waldo 1 assist, Kuch 1 assist).

Aberdeen Central 25-25, Grand Forks Central 22-12

Serving: Aberdeen Central 45-49 5 aces (Madison Miller 12-12 3 aces, Grace Kuch 5-7 1 ace, Sydney Evans 11-11 1 ace).

Hitting: Aberdeen Central 39-47 25 kills (Kuch 18-19 10 kills, Leah Gough 12-12 6 kills, Lauryn Burckhard 9-13 5 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Central 55-56 22 assists (Arylie Waldo 40-40 17 assists, Emma Dohrer 14-15 4 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Central 20 (Evans 8, Anna Malchow 3).

Blocks: Aberdeen Central 2 solo 2 assists (Gough 1 solo, Kuch 1 solo, Taryn Nieman 1 assist, Ashley Wangler 1 assist).

Aberdeen Central 25-25, Oak Grove 17-17

Serving: Aberdeen Central 44-50 8 aces (Madison Miller 9-12 4 aces, Arylie Waldo 10-10 2 aces, Grace Kuch 8-8 2 aces).

Hitting: Aberdeen Central 62-68 28 kills (Kuch 17-17 8 kills, Lauryn Burckhard 17-18 8 kills, Ashley Wangler 10-13 5 kills).

Setting: Aberdeen Central 69-69 22 assists (Waldo 69-69 22 assists).

Digs: Aberdeen Central 19 (Sawyer Bahr 5, Sydney Evans 5).

Blocks: Aberdeen Central 1 solo (Wagner 1).