Allen’s volleyball team swept Highland in three sets at home Wednesday.
The Lady Red Devils (16-9; 4-4) won their first two sets with ease before facing adversity in the third set, falling behind early in the match, but able to regroup to squeak out the win.
“This is one of the toughest, most competitive conferences in the nation in NJCAA but now it’s about what can we focus on our side,” Allen head coach Maria Aikins said. “It’s nice to see a fast tempo so that when we see these teams we’re ready for that, too.”
Allen knocked down Highland in the first set, 25-14.
Katy Harris scored a team-high six points in the first set while Abby Altic went for five points.
The Lady Red Devils then defeated Highland in the second set, 25-20.
Veronica Agostini, Nadia Gallegos and Altic each went for a team-high six points in the set.
“Veronica has been a key player for us. She’s a leader on and off the court,” said Aitkins. “She plays well all the way around. She reads defenses well, she’s got aggressive swings and she’s coachable. It’s been very impressive to watch her development.”
Allen beat Highland in the third set, 25-20.
Gallegos scored a team-high eight points while Isabella Simione went for five points.
Agostini led the way offensively with a team-high 12 kills while Altic went for 11 kills. Simione recorded a team-high 44 assists. Defensively, Jolianys Roman had a team-high 28 digs while Altic went for 19 digs and Agostinihad 12 digs.
“I think that’s been a key for us, you always have to be a threat in the front and back rows,” said Aitkins. “We’ve been harping on the girls to be more disciplined defensively and they’re buying in which is a big time for us.”
Agostini led the way with a team-high 13.5 points while Altic registered 12.5 points. Harris had 9.5 points while Arlette Becerra and Gallegos each had nine points.
Allen hosts Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College on Friday at 6 p.m.
