The Highline women’s volleyball team defeats Pierce and Green River in straight sets, remaining undefeated in conference play.

On Wednesday, Highline defeated the Pierce Raiders 3-0 at the ThunderDome. 

The Lady T-Birds battled out each set with Pierce coming close 25-22, 20-25, and 20-25.

Highline had a solid .299 hitting percentage. Outside hittier Bethany Tuchardt led the team with 15 kills. Khadijah Morgan added 9 kills and Rebecca Zenger with 8. Sophomore setter Madison Maafala had a career-high 39 assists. 

The team goal is to be consistent and go 1 for 1 each point, said Head Volleyball Coach Chris Littleman.

On Friday, the Thunderbirds traveled to neighborhood rival, Green River and swept them 3-0. 

At the swamp, Highline tamed the Gators in the first set, 25-9.

The Gators began to bite their way back coming within 6 points of Highline in the second and third sets 25-19 and 25-19.

Outside hitter Bethany Tuchardt led the team with 12 kills and middle Khadijah Morgan added 8. Setter Madison Maafala tallied 25 assists for the match.

Rallying into the second round of conference play, the Lady T-Birds are on a win streak of 7-0.

Highline has held the top ranking in the NWAC West for three consecutive weeks now. 

Highline’s recent successes have gained them league recognition. Last Tuesday, Highline volleyball was ranked No. 4 on the NWAC coaches poll.

This week, the Lady T-Birds have an opportunity to edge closer to the west division title. The team has a bye and then goes head-to-head with No. 2 Lower Columbia.

The Red Devils have been the only team able to take a set off of Highline. In their last regular season meeting, Highline won a 5-set thriller against the Devils with the fifth set being 15-13.

On Friday, Highline will host Lower Columbia at the Pavillion. The game begins at 6 p.m.