The TMP-Marian volleyball team put up quite a fight at the 4A Division II state volleyball tournament Friday in Salina, but come up short in their bid to advance to Saturday semifinals after going 1-2 in pool play.

The Monarchs opened the day by upsetting No. 2 seed Holomb 2-0 (25-17, 25-22). They lost 2-1 to Baldwin (18-25, 25-22, 11-25) then fell to Hoyt-Royal Valley 2-1 in a close math (25-16, 25-27, 27-29).

TMP-Marian, which won just six matches a year ago, finishes the season 23-16.