Highland Community College will host two exciting volleyball events Sunday, Nov. 16, at Ben Allen Field House in Highland, Kansas. Fans will have the opportunity to see some of the region’s best athletes compete in back-to-back all-star matches.

The action begins at 2 p.m. with the 4-State All-Star Volleyball Game, featuring top volleyball players from across Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. This showcase highlights the skill, dedication, and teamwork that make these athletes stand out across the region.

Athletes selected to play in the 4-State match include: Emma Hyde, Auburn High School (NE); Daynica Euwer, Halstead High School (KS); Jadence Stewart, Greeley County High School (KS); Jocelyn O'Neal, Red Oak High School (IA); Bella Ah-Mu, Kearney High School (MO); Emersyn Prososki and Gracie Conkling, Osceola High School (NE); Eliana Arambula, Benton High School (MO); Elie Bstandig, Humboldt Table Rock Steinauer High School (NE); Annie Backemeyer, Elmwood Murdock High School (NE); Miranda Rieger, Mound City High School (MO); Maggie Fiene, Conestoga High School (NE); Daycee Witt, Falls City Sacred Heart High School (NE); Katelyn Allison, Riley County High School (KS); Lilly Lemesany, Haxtun High School (CO); Jordin Price and Lillah Shue, Excelsior Springs High School (MO); Arlivia White Williamson, Raytown High School (MO); Shayla Puhalla, Pawnee City High School (NE); Kaylynn Engnes, East Buchanan High School (MO); Calee Belding, Southern High School (NE); Rylee Hicklin, Odessa High School (MO). They’ll be coached by Kara Engles and Angie Bowers from Auburn High School (NE); and Emma Ebel, Paige Vitosh and Abby Shubert from Falls City Sacred Heart High School (NE).

Following at 4 p.m., the Northeast Kansas (NEK) All-Star Game will spotlight outstanding volleyball talent from Highland’s nine-county service area. These players represent the strength of local programs and the high level of competition found in Northeast Kansas.

Northeast Kansas volleyball All-Stars joining the action are Natalee Strathman, Axtell High School; Brooklyn Dye, Rock Creek High School; Katie Holle and Ally Scheele, Hanover High School; and Brynna Zoeller and Ellie Prather, Rock Creek High School; Shea Ray, Leavenworth High School; Brynn Shupe and Chesnea Cochren, Jackson Heights High School; Brooklyn Wiltz, Sabetha High School; Ryann Longvardt, Wamego High School; Kara Coversup, Horton High School, Addison Schwinn and Kolbie Noel, Jefferson West High School; Kya Keller and Isabelle Smith, Doniphan West High School; Paige Heiman and Jaiden Wise, Silver Lake High School; Addison Williams and Claire Twombly, Hiawatha High School; Lillie Weiser, Onaga High School; Calyn Baker, Clifton Clyde High School; Nicole Judd, Troy High School; Brynlyn Brockman, Blue Valley Randolph High School. They’ll be coached by Janelle Noel and Heather Ice from Jefferson West High School and Rhonda Hasenkamp from Axtell.

Thank you to HCC volleyball coaches Andrea Keller and Cheryl Rasmussen, our game officials Jolene Bannister and Vicki Hubin, and the selected coaches and players for making this great day possible. More information including where to watch the game live is available online at highlandcc.edu/allstargames.

Patrons are asked to bring non-perishable food items to help stock the HCC food pantry. Admission is $5 per person. Join us for an afternoon of exciting, high-level volleyball competition in Highland, Kansas.