Volleyball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Marcella Landers and Lydia Litkenhus Lead Ironwood Ridge to Victory + How To Watch

Ironwood Ridge had to skate by with only a one-set margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the three-set drubbing they dealt Walden Grove on Tuesday. The Nighthawks were the clear victors by a 3-0 margin over the Red Wolves. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 3-0 back in September.

Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-12, 25-20.

Marcella Landers

Assists

10/14/25 @ Walden Grove	16
10/04/25 vs Marin Catholic	2
10/04/25 vs Archbishop Mitty	6
10/03/25 vs Buchanan	6
10/03/25 vs Sierra Canyon	14
+ 2 more games

Leading Ironwood Ridge to victory were Lydia Litkenhus and Marcella Landers. Litkenhus had 24 assists, while Landers had 16 assists. That's the most assists Landers has posted over her last seven matchups.

Ironwood Ridge's win was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 16-15. As for Walden Grove, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-11.

We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Ironwood Ridge is set to challenge their familiar foe Salpointe Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Walden Grove will square off against rival Mica Mountain at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday.