Marshall High School

Marshall Volleyball Season Comes to an End in District Finals MARSHALL, MI – The Marshall Varsity Volleyball team wrapped up its 2026 season Thursday night after advancing to the district championship match with a convincing semifinal victory over Pennfield before falling to Parma Western in the finals. The Redhawks opened district tournament play on Wednesday, November 4, with a straight-set victory over Pennfield, winning 25-12, 25-15 and 25-21. Marshall delivered a strong all-around performance, led by Brynn Johnson, who recorded an impressive 20 kills and 22 digs. Claire Kelly contributed 6 kills and 18 digs, while Peyton Tarmnel added 5 kills and 1 block. Emma Ladd helped anchor the defensive effort with 12 digs. The Redhawks' offense was directed by setters Anna Laditka and Addie Carden. Laditka finished with 20 assists and 8 digs, while Carden dished out 16 assists. The victory propelled Marshall into Thursday night's district championship match against Parma Western, where the Redhawks battled hard but ultimately fell in three sets, 15-25, 20-25 and 21-25. Johnson once again led the offensive attack, finishing with 17 kills and 15 digs. Kelly added 5 kills and 16 digs, while Ladd contributed 14 digs to the defensive effort. Laditka finished with 11 assists, and Carden added 9 assists. Despite the loss, Marshall Head Coach Bre Johnson was proud of her team's performance and the effort they displayed throughout the championship match. "Our goal was obviously to come out on top, and that didn't happen, but I feel we played well and accomplished some of the other goals we set for ourselves," Johnson said. "We wanted to limit unforced errors on our side of the net, and I felt we did a great job of that all night. We played hard, competed, and gave everything we had. I'm proud of every one of these girls and this team for everything they accomplished this season. It was so much fun to be a part of!" While the district championship wasn't the ending the Redhawks had hoped for, Marshall closes out its season with plenty to be proud of. The team demonstrated determination, growth and a commitment to competing together throughout the year. The Redhawks finish their 2026 campaign having earned another opportunity to compete for a district championship, leaving behind a season filled with memorable moments, hard work and accomplishments both on and off the court.