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

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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

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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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