The Mid-Prairie Golden Hawk volleyball team opened the 2017 conference season with a road trip to Durant Thursday.

The Wildcats swept the Hawks in straight sets 25-14, 25-18 and 26-24. Mid-Prairie was led in the match by Myah Lugar with four kills, Caitlyn Riggan had eight assists and Alison Yoder finished with 15 digs. With the loss, Mid-Prairie is now 3-2 on the year and will next be in action Tuesday when they travel to No. 15 Iowa City Regina.