Marion Bulldogs (Marion, TX) supporters left the game in high spirits Tuesday as they observed their volleyball squad hold off the host Nixon-Smiley Mustangs (Nixon, TX), 3-2 in a league match.

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Great Hearts Monte Vista (San Antonio, TX) in a 3A Region IV District 26 match, on Friday, October 14. Marion will attempt to advance on its 11-14 season record.

With the loss, Nixon-Smiley drops to 9-13 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Cole (San Antonio, TX) to clash with the Cougars in a 3A Region IV District 26 match on Friday, October 7. The Cougars come into the match with a record of 14-15. Cole won 3-0 in their recent league match against Great Hearts Monte Vista (San Antonio, TX)