The TMP-Marian Monarchs are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2017 after winning the Class 2A Oakley Sub-State on Saturday in Oakley.

The top-seeded Plainsmen struggled out of the gate but bounced back to beat the Indians, 20-25, 25-8 and 25-16.

The Monarchs took care of Bennington in their opening-round matchup, winning in straight sets, 27-25 and 25-23.

That set up a championship match between TMP and Oakley for the sixth time this season.

The Monarchs took down the Plainsmen, winning 25-23 and 25-16.

TMP improves its record to 30-10 heading into the state tournament.

Class 2A pool play begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Tony’s Pizza Events Center.

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 </figure>Hays Post SportsThe TMP-Marian Monarchs are headed to the state tournament for the first time since 2017 after winning the Class 2A Oakley Sub-State on Saturday in Oakley.The top-seeded Plainsmen struggled out of the gate but bounced back to beat the Indians, 20-25, 25-8 and 25-16.The Monarchs took care of Bennington in their opening-round matchup, winning in straight sets, 27-25 and 25-23.That set up a championship match between TMP and Oakley for the sixth time this season.The Monarchs took down the Plainsmen, winning 25-23 and 25-16.TMP improves its record to 30-10 heading into the state tournament.Class 2A pool play begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at Tony’s Pizza Events Center.Bracket play will be Saturday, Oct. 31.

🏐 TMP-Marian volleyball wins Oakley sub-state, heads to state for first time since 2017