PLEASANT HILL - The Kennedy Cougars went 3-0 in pool play and tied for fifth out of 20 teams at the Southeast Polk volleyball tournament Saturday.

Kennedy defeated Nevada (21-17, 21-12), West Des Moines Valley (21-15, 21-18) and Des Moines North (21-5, 21-5) in pool play.

The Cougars were edged by Ames, 19-25, 25-20, 15-11, in the Gold Bracket playoffs.