Volleyball Recap: Highland Extends Road Winning Streak to Six

By Team Reports Oct 10, 2024, 7:58am

Volleyball Recap: Highland Cardinals vs. Belmont Braves

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Highland had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 3-1 victory over the Belmont Braves on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cardinals also won the last time the pair played back in September.

Highland was especially dominant in the fourth set. The match finished with set scores of 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-14.

Highland found their leader in underclassman Celia Oleson, who had ten digs and 18 assists. Those 18 assists set a new season-high mark for Oleson.

Highland kept the net locked down and finished the game with 20 blocks. That's the most blocks they've managed all season.

Highland's win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. As for Belmont, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-5 record this season.

Highland will challenge Potosi at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Belmont, they will take on Shullsburg at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Shullsburg will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Belmont surely won't give up without a fight.

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