Marquette Catholic Sweeps Oilers to Advance in Staunton Regional
Reese Bechtold led the Explorers in kills as Marquette ended East Alton-Wood River’s season, setting up a regional meeting with Columbia on Tuesday.
Oct 27, 2026 12:00 PM
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STAUNTON - Marquette Catholic swept East Alton-Wood River 25-14, 25-10 on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in the Class 2A Staunton Regional, closing out the Oilers’ season.
Reese Bechtold led the Explorers with eight kills, while Camille Hampton added six kills and Ari Davenport recorded 14 assists.
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Marquette now has a 21-14 overall record.
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The Explorers won the opening set by 11 points before taking the second by 15 to complete the sweep.
East Alton-Wood River finished its season with a 4-29 overall record.
Marquette faces Columbia in the regional at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbia has a 24-10 record.
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