Marathon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 2-0 to the Merrill Bluejays. The Red Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bluejays apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Katelyn Love paced Marathon's offense, picking up five kills. Love got some help from Brinly Stencil and her seven assists. Stencil was also solid from the service line: she led the team with three aces.
Marathon's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Merrill, the win got them back to even at 4-4.
Marathon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 loss against Mosinee on the 2nd. As for Merrill, they have also already played their next game, a 2-0 victory against Tri-County on the 2nd.
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