Heartland Community College Athletics

The Heartland volleyball team traveled to Lincoln Trail College on Saturday for two games, one of which against the hist Lincoln Trail. The Hawks' stellar play continued, as they took home two victories to extend their winning streak to seven games.
 
Lincoln Trail opened up the round robin with a solid first set, as the Statesmen took a 1-0 lead with a 25-20 win. Heartland would respond with three straight set wins to defeat the hosts. Olivia Pippin led the Hawks with 19 kills and 9 digs. Samantha Hovey contributed 46 assists and 13 digs, while Kennedy Conrad finished with 17 digs.
 
The Hawks would return to face-off with Southeastern Illinois College, as they cruised to a 3-0 victory. Hovey once again paced the assist category with 33. Conrad added 10 digs, with Emma Harper tossing in 12 kills.
 
Heartland will return home at 6 pm Wednesday for a key home matchup with Illinois Central College, before hosting a round robin Friday against Southeastern Iowa Community College and Joliet Junior College.