For the second consecutive October, Marquette and South Newton went toe-to-toe for five sets before the Rebels emerged with a regional championship. South Newton prevailed 3-2 (25-27, 25-20, 25-22, 24-26, 15-13) at Culver Community High School on Saturday afternoon. Junior Kira Oman (31) and sophomore Olivia Zmuda (26) combined for 57 digs versus a strong South Newton attack. Senior Mackenzie Snyder guided the Blazer offense with 23 kills, followed by Oman, who amassed 16 kills. Marquette concluded the 2026 season with a 29-6 overall record, highlighted by its fifth straight sectional championship. The Blazers graduate five seniors from this year's club: Snyder, Olivia Hazzard, Mary Kate Sarver, Sami Schenzel, and Madelynn Stillman.