ALTON - The Marquette Catholic girls faced rival Metro East Lutheran Tuesday night, Sept. 10, 2024, in a Gateway Metro Conference match and emerged with a 2-0 (25-9, 25-18) over the Lady Knights.
This was the first conference match and the first win in conference play.
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Assistant Coach Mark Ellerbracht said the Explorers stepped up in the game and it was nice to record a win over the rival Knights.
Marquette highlights:
Arista Bunn (junior) - 12 service points including 2 aces, and 11 assists
Reese Bechtold (soph) - 8 service points including 2 aces and 3 kills
Kaylin St. Peters (junior) - 3 solo blocks and 2 kills
Karly Davenport (junior) - 5 service points and 3 kills
Ella Tesson (junior) - 3 kills
Rose Brangenberg (senior) - 5 service points
Lily Cover (senior) - 8 receptions and 4 digs
Adira Bunn (soph) - 10 receptions and 3 digs
Upcoming
The Explorers improve to 3-7 overall on the season and will travel to play at Jersey on Wednesday. Marquette returns home for a conference match against Maryville Christian on Thursday. Varsity matches should start around 7 to 7:15 p.m. both nights, Ellerbracht said.
Marquette JV won 2-0
Marquette freshman lost 2-1
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