The MFL MarMac volleyball team continued to add to its win total last week, defeating Clayton Ridge 3-1 in Monona on Oct. 6.

After a 25-20 opening set victory for the Bulldogs, the Eagles evened the match by an identical score of 25-20 in set two. MFL MarMac rebounded by a 25-20 margin in set three, then closed out the game with a 25-12 result in the fourth.

Serving was a strong suit for the Bulldogs, who completed 93.6% overall and smashed 11 aces. Kensey Ball was an impressive 21-for-23 with five aces, and Blair Winter hit 17 of 19 serves, including four aces. Lily Johnson was successful on 17 of 18 attempts and added an ace.

Winter and Johnson were dominant at the net for MFL MarMac, finishing the game with a respective 21 and 12 kills. Kambry Keehner notched eight kills, Ashtyn Dundee five and Payton McElwaine four. Addison Corlett supported the offense with six kills and 41 assists.

Defensively, four Bulldogs had double-digit digs, led by Ball with 34 and Johnson 30. McElwaine snagged 13 and Winter 10. Winter and McElwaine each had blocks as well.

Now 17-11 overall, the Bulldogs will play their final regular season games this week. They traveled to Waukon Oct. 13, then will host Crestwood Oct. 15. Postseason play begins next Wednesday, Oct. 21, when MFL MarMac takes on Osage in the Class 2A - Region 3 quarterfinal.