The Nikiski volleyball team opened play at the West Valley Invitational on Friday.
The tournament features pool play Friday and Saturday, with the top four teams entering a bracket after pool play.
In pool play Friday, Nikiski split with Wasilla, winning 25-21 and losing 25-14; lost to North Pole 25-15 and 25-18; lost to Bartlett 25-15 and 25-20; split with Monroe Catholic, losing 27-26 and winning 25-18; and lost to Lathrop 27-26 and 25-22.
Nikiski had a late Friday night game against Valdez left in pool play, then three more games Saturday.