It was a thrilling end to the home opener on Thursday for the Highland volleyball team when they hosted Danville and squeaked out a close five set victory. 

The Huskies won the back and forth affair with set scores of 23-25, 25-23, 25-13, 20-25, and 15-12. Sarah Burton led the red and white with 15 kills and MyLei Smith set a lot of it up with 18 assists. Burton was active defensively with 28 digs and Madison Beeson managed 11. The team served at a 93% efficiency led by Adelynn Kleopfer going 21 of 24 with five aces. 

Highland is now 2-2 on the young campaign and return home Thursday against Pekin (0-6).