HAWKS VOLLEYBALL CRUISES IN FINAL REGULAR SEASON GAME OF THE SEASON

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College volleyball team wrapped up their regular season slate Wednesday at home as they took on Southwestern Community College. The Hawks took a commanding 3-0 victory in three sets.

The Hawks (19-15, 4-5 ICCAC) handled their business with ease and will hope to have that positive momentum roll over into the postseason. Northeast has now finished the regular season and posted a 10-3 record at home in the campaign.

STAT SHEET:

Set Scores: 25-14, 25-9, 25-10

Kills: Karley Heimes (Wynot, Neb.) 13

Blocks: Chloe Sandell (Polk, Neb.) 4, Lily Otten (Pilger, Neb.)

Ace Serves: Karley Heimes 3, Kaitlyn Nelson (Ainsworth, Neb.) 3

Digs: Lauren Buhrman (Wisner, Neb.) 13

Assists: Kiara Krusemark (Wayne, Neb.) 27, Erin Schwanebeck (Norfolk, Neb.) 3, Sydney Redden (Wayne, Neb.) 3

HEAR FROM THE HAWKS COACH:

Head volleyball coach Amanda Schultze on what clicked today:

"I felt like we had a lot of energy tonight," Schultze said. "We did a really good job with staying focused and on top of our game in that last set."

Schultze on where her squad is at heading into the postseason:

"After this last week I think that we got a fire going again," Schultze said. "I feel like they are really starting to mesh, and you can see that on the court."

UP NEXT:

The first round of the playoffs will begin as the Hawks will travel to Des Moines Area Community College for a matchup starting at 1 p.m. in Boone, Iowa.

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