Box Score 1 | Box Score 2 | Box Score 3 | Box Score 4 The 2017-18 Highland Volleyball team set their mark high as they went 4-0 against all non-conference teams at the Southeast Tournament in Beatrice, NE on Friday and Saturday.

The team swept North Platte Community College 3-0 to start off on a high note early on Friday before taking on Williston State College. Williston took the first set from the Scotties but the momentum still remained on Highland's side winning the next three to take the game.

On Saturday, Highland faced the #15 ranked Northeast Community College out of Norfolk, NE. The ranking did not phase the Scotties as they beat them 3-1. The final game of the weekend was against the home team Southeastern. The Storm found a way to take the first set from the Scotties but the fight was still rolling as the Scotties won a hard fought battle to cap off the weekend undefeated.

"Overall I thought the weekend went very well. We faced some very good competition and the way we responded to each team was fun to watch.  We played with a couple different line-ups and it was exciting to see the depth we have on this team.  I thought we had a great match against Williston. Leslie and our middles were each pulling triple blocks and starting in that second set, we were really able to adjust and find shots around it.  Against Northeast we came out strong. Northeast did make some adjustments in the second set, but we were able to maintain our offensive plan the 3rd and 4th sets. I was very impressed with Zealia. She had over 15 kills in three of our four matches.  She took charge the last set against Southeast and scored the last 4 points to come back from 21-23 to win the match.  It was great to see that side of her come out this early. I also was impressed with our setters. I thought they made great decisions and kept us calm in those tight sets.  Leslie also had a phenomenal weekend. She is such a great athlete and has such a strong mindset. It is really fun to watch her play," said Highland Head Coach Jon Bingesser.

Highland will travel to Ottumwa, IA to take on Indian Hills on Wednesday at 6:00PM.

Game Results:

Match One: Highland CC vs. North Platte CC (25-18, 25-22, 25-18)

Zealia Kleitz had a big opening game for her sophomore season leading the team with 15 kills hitting a .481 along with eight digs. Leslie Polanco led in digs with 11 followed by Kirsten Johnson with nine. Emma Cohalla and Polanco both had seven kills. Katie Pearson stayed consistent all game with 24 set assists, two kills, and two solo blocks.

Match Two: Highland CC vs. Williston College (19-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22)

Polanco stood out all game offensively leading the team with 23 kills; seven of those being one after another in the fourth set off of Ellie Smith's serving and her setting. Four Scotties were in double digits in digs led by Johnson with 15, Mallory Wagner with 14, Katie Pearson with 13 (17 set assists), and 11 by Polanco. Smith contributed with eight digs and 18 set assists.  

Match Three: Highland CC vs. Northeast CC (25-13, 21-25, 25-20, 25-19)

Sophomore Polanco had a double-double: 14 kills and 20 digs. Kleitz had another big game offensively posting 15 kills hitting a .609. Emma Cohalla recorded 10 kills and six digs. Barnett was second in digs with 12 followed by Wagner with 10. Pearson and Smith were yet again reliable in the setting position both with 25 and 19 set assists.

Match Four: Highland CC vs. Southeast CC (14-25, 25-16, 25-20, 25-23)

Pearson took control against Southeast dishing out 32 set assists and nine digs. Kleitz led in blocks and kills with three and 16. Jazzmyn Poirier played in her first game of the season recording six digs and two kills. Polanco led defensively in digs with 18 and put down 12 kills.