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A pair of KCII area volleyball teams will settle things on the hard court tonight in Kalona when the Hillcrest Academy Ravens entertain the Columbus Wildcats. Hillcrest comes into the match with a record of 1-12, they are 0-4 in the Southeast Iowa Superconference after being swept at Winfield-Mt. Union Tuesday. The Ravens are led this year by freshman Claire Withrow with 66 assists ninth most in the Superconference North, sophomore Malia Yoder with 66 digs, freshman Niva Helmuth with 45 kills, ninth in the north, and sophomore Kylee Statler with six blocks.

Columbus is also 1-12 this year with an 0-3 mark in the Superconference. They were beaten in four sets Tuesday by Highland. On the season, the Wildcats are led by senior Sera Vela’s 103 assists, fifth in the Superconference, senior Isabelle Lagunas with 46 digs, and sophomore Aracely Garza with 28 kills. Hillcrest has won 13 of the last 20 meetings including taking down the Wildcats last season in four sets to break a three match Wildcat winning streak over the Ravens. Action starts tonight at 6:30p.m. at Hillcrest Union.