Hays Post Sports
The TMP-Marian Monarchs earned third place Saturday at the 2A state volleyball tournament at the Tony’s Pizza Event Center in Salina.
The Monarchs earned a spot in the semifinals Thursday by going 2-1 in pool play.
TMP opened the semifinals against defending champion Ellinwood, which had won 92 consecutive matches heading into the matchup.
The Eagles defeated the Monarchs in straight sets, 25-13 and 25-11.
Ellinwood went on to defeat Rossville, which had beaten Moundridge in the semifinals, 20-25, 25-20 and 25-23, in straight sets, 25-9 and 25-13, to claim its 94th consecutive victory and second straight 2A state championship.
The Monarchs faced Moundridge in the third-place match and came away with a three-set victory, 25-20, 20-25 and 25-22.
TMP finished the season with a 33-12 record.