The Hazen Highlander volleyball team is moving on to the district tournament, following a 3-0 win over Peninsula in this weekend’s sub-districts.

According to coach Zach Orcutt, it is the first time the Highlanders have earned a trip to the district tournament in at least 10 years.

“We are very proud of the way this group has come together and are excited about our chances at making a run this weekend at districts,” Orcutt said in an email.

The Highlanders beat the Peninsula Seahawks 25-20 in the first game, 25-23 in the second and finished them off 25-21 in the third.

Marcela Macias had 23 digs, five kills and three aces for Hazen. Kelsey Allen added 14 kills, two aces and two blocks while Shelby Sturman had nine kills and two aces.

Sarah Sherrod had 22 assists and one ace while Sablena Milinganyo had four blocks and three kills, Annie Dang had four aces and Julia Tryon added three blocks.

Hazen heads into the bi-district 3A tournament as the No. 12 seed and will play No. 5 Shelton at 4 p.m. Friday at Auburn Mountainview High School.. The district tournament is double elimination so the Highlanders are promised at least two matches.