NORTON – The eight-ranked TMP-Marian volleyball team is 2-0 at Mid-Continent League Tournament after beating Hill City in two and knocking off Hoxie in three Thursday night in Norton.

The Monarchs defeated the Ringnecks 25-19, 25-19 then knocked off the Indians 23-25, 25-23, 25-18.

TMP-Marian has now won 18 straight matches and is 29-5 on the season. They will Phillipsburg Saturday in Norton.

Plainville is also 2-0 after sweeping Stockton 25-17, 25-22 and Trego 26-24, 25-21. Ellis lost to Hill City 25-20, 25-18.

Pool play resumes Saturday morning followed by bracket play for the top two teams in each pool.