INDEPENDENCE - The Marion Indians pushed Independence to the wire Tuesday night before falling, 26-24, 25-20, 21-25, 15-25, 17-15, in a Wamac Conference volleyball marathon at Independence.

Amanda Sahm had a busy night for Marion (10-8, 2-2) with 60 assists. Alyssa Thomas had 29 kills and eight blocks. Kaela Halvorson and Taylor Wade had eight kills.

Abby Phillips collected 23 digs for the Indians. Johanna Steggall made 15 digs. Stephanie Hedtke and Olivia Frazier had seven blocks apiece.