The TMP-Marian volleyball team is off to a 2-0 start in pool play at the MCL tournament in Smith Center. The Monarchs defeat Ellis (25-13, 20-25, 26-24) then knocked off Trego (25-15, 25-23) to open pool Thursday. The 17-13 Monarchs will play Plainville and Norton on Saturday.

The top two teams from each pool advance to Saturday’s semifinals.

Complete results below…

Pool A
Smith Center def. Oakley (25-9, 25-4)
Stockton def. Hill City (25-17, 25-23)
Smith Center def. Phillipsburg (25-11, 25-23)
Stockton def. Oakley (25-10, 25-12)

Pool B
Ellis def. Norton (25-22, 27-25)
Plainville def. Trego (25-21, 25-19)
TMP-Marian def. Ellis (25-13, 20-25, 26-24)
Plainville def, Norton (25-18, 25-21)
TMP-Marian def, Trego (25-15, 25-23)