Casey Frankland goes high for a spike against conference rival Merrill on Oct. 3. Hub City Times staff photo.

Marshfield’s Bailey Matis and Lindsey Steffen both dig for the ball during the first set of the Oct. 3 game against Merrill. Hub City Times staff photo.

By Hub City Times staff

MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Tigers girls volleyball team took competition into Game 5, as they faced Merrill in a Wisconsin Valley Conference matchup on Oct. 3 at Marshfield High School.

Merrill secured the first two games, 27-25 and 26-24, before Marshfield came back with two wins of their own, 25-16 and 25-19; but, it was Merrill that came out on top in Game 5, with a 15-12 win.

Lindsey Steffen led Marshfield in kills with 21, while Kaydee Johnson led in digs, with 22. Taylor Barwick was top in assists, with 28.