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Marion spikers go 2-1 in Wamac tourney

Tue - 09 Oct Written by Metro Sports Report

CENTER POINT - Marion won twice, but lost to Mount Vernon and finished 2-1 in Wamac Conference volley tournament pool play Tuesday at Center Point-Urbana High School.

The Indians, ranked 10th in Class 4A, whipped Western Dubuque in two sets, 21-13, 21-14.

They also vanquished Vinton-Shellsburg in two sets, 21-15, 21-16.

Marion won the first set against Class 4A No. 9 Mount Vernon, 21-18, then dropped the next two in thrilling fashion, 21-19, 16-14.

Mount Vernon won the pool with a 3-0 record.

The Wamac tournament concludes Thursday with bracket play at Mount Vernon.

Marion Stats

Marion def. Western Dubuque, 21-13, 21-14
Kills: Alyssa Thomas - 9, Johanna Steggall - 4, Jessica Thomas - 4
Assists: Amanda Sahm - 14
Serving: J. Thomas 12/12, Micaela Combs 8/8
Aces: J. Thomas - 2
Digs: Abby Phillips - 10, Sahm - 6
Blocks: Kelsey Portwine - 2, J. Thomas - 2

Marion def. Vinton-Shellsburg, 21-15, 21-16
Kills: Steggall - 10, A. Thomas - 5
Assists: Sahm - 17
Serving: J. Thomas 10/10, Sahm 9/9
Aces: Sahm - 1, J. Thomas - 1
Digs: Phillips - 20, Sahm - 9
Blocks: A. Thomas - 3, Sahm - 2

Mount Vernon def. Marion, 18-21, 21-19, 16-14
Kills: J. Thomas - 16, Kaela Halvorson - 10
Assists: Sahm - 34
Serving: Steggall 10/10, J. Thomas 9/9
Aces: Sahm - 2
Digs: Steggall -29, Phillips - 15, Sahm 10
Blocks: Portwine - 2, Sahm -2

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Indians, Xavier hold spots in 4A volleyball

Thu - 04 Oct Written by Metro Sports Report

Xavier held on to its No. 7 spot and Marion did likewise at No. 10 in the Class 4A volleyball rankings released Thursday by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Xavier swept unranked Class 5A opponent Waterloo West in its only match of the past week.

Marion reached the semifinals of last weekend's Waterloo Columbus tournament and finished with a 4-1 mark. The Indians also swept unranked Vinton-Shellsburg on Tuesday and are tied for first place in the Wamac West Division.

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Marion runs its Wamac mark to 6-1

Tue - 02 Oct Written by Metro Sports Report

VINTON - Marion ran its record to 6-1 in Wamac Conference volleyball matches Tuesday with a three-set sweep of Vinton-Shellsburg.

The Class 4A No. 10 Indians (21-8 overall) won by scores of 25-12, 25-19, 25-18.

Abby Phillips had 16 digs, Amanda Sahm four blocks and Jessica Thomas (20-20), Phillips (15-15) and Johanna Steggall (14-14) were perfect serving. Thomas had seven aces.

Marion is tied for first place in the Wamac's West Division.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 October 2012 13:54

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Saints 7th, Marion 10th in volleyball rankings

Thu - 27 Sep Written by Metro Sports Report

Xavier moved up one spot to seventh and Marion jumped into the rankings at No. 10 in this week's Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Class 4A volleyball poll released Thursday.

Xavier (16-8) moved up after reaching the semifinals of the Dubuque tournament last weekend and downing crosstown rival Washington in straight sets Tuesday.

Marion (16-7) cracked the rankings after winning the Mid-Prairie volleyball tournament last weekend and drubbing Williamsburg in straight sets Tuesday.

Ankeny took over the top spot in the Class 5A, replacing Iowa City High. The Little Hawks dropped to No. 3.

Sioux City Heelan is ranked No. 1 in Class 4A.

IGHSAU VOLLEYBALL RANKINGS

CLASS 4A
1. SC Heelan (22-4), 2. Charles City (18-1), 3. Harlan (17-3), 4. Waverly-Shell Rock (24-5), 5. North Scott (18-4), 6. Solon (17-3), 7. Xavier (16-8), 8. West Delaware (20-4), 9. Maquoketa (16-3), 10. Marion (16-7), 11. Fairfield 15-4), 12. Dubuque Wahlert (8-7), 13. Oskaloosa (11-7), 14. Lewis Central (12-9), 15. LeMars (12-6)

CLASS 5A
1. Ankeny (18-3), 2. Pleasant Valley (20-1), 3. Iowa City High (20-4), 4. Dubuque Hempstead (17-3), 5. Urbandale (16-2), 6. WDM Dowling (23-6), 7. Clinton (16-6), 8. Bettendorf (14-8), 9. Cedar Falls (16-7), 10. Johnston (14-2)

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