County Beach Volleyball Matchup Goes To Marianna

By: Shelia Mader

In beach volleyball action last week, Marianna beat Sneads 3-2 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in a home conference match.

The Bulldogs recorded 12 kills from Lauren DeLoach, 11 from Sybil Franklin and seven from Payton Rutherford. Marianna finished with 47 kills, 23 aces and 45 digs. The Times had not received any stats from Sneads at press time.

A few Marianna stat leaders from the box score:

Kills: Lauren DeLoach 12, Sybil Franklin 11, Payton Rutherford 7, Erin Gardner 6

Aces: Lauren DeLoach 5, Madison Walker 4, Ava Bragg 4, Payton Rutherford 4, Maci Varnadore 3

Digs: Maci Varnadore 7, Erin Gardner 6, Kiley Sable 6, Emma Walker 5, Payton Rutherford 5

Following spring break, Marianna will be back in action Monday, March 30 when they host Godby at 3:00 p.m. Sneads is scheduled to host Community Christian at 3:30 p.m. on Monday March, 30.