The Hillcrest Academy volleyball team is back into Southeast Iowa Superconference play Tuesday night when they host the Pekin Panthers in Kalona. The Ravens come into the match with an overall record of 3-14 after an 0-5 weekend at the Wilton tournament where they were beaten by Winfield-Mt. Union, Mount Pleasant, Burlington, Midland and the Beavers. For the year, the Ravens are led by Esther Hughes with 85 kills and 33 blocks. Norah Yoder has a team best 182 assists and Malia Yoder leads the Raven defense with 118 digs.

Pekin enters Hillcrest Union with a record of 2-5 following a five set loss at Highland on Thursday. The Panthers are led on the year by Emma Phillips with 28 kills, Taylor Gambell with 62 assists, Sadie Sieren with 38 digs and Kyli Fitzsimmons with seven blocks. Pekin has won two straight in the series with the Ravens including a sweep in 2020. Hillcrest’s last win was a four set victory in 2018. Action starts tonight at 7p.m. in Hillcrest Union.