MANISTIQUE — They were challenged at times, but the Manistique Emeralds prevailed in a 3-0 (25-14, 25-16, 25-20) volleyball triumph over the Iron Mountain Mountaineers here Thursday night.

That was especially true in the third set when both teams seemed to pick up their intensity.

Iron Mountain led 15-10 before the Emeralds began their comeback in this Mid-Peninsula Conference match.

Iron Mountain was still within 22-20 following a hitting error by the Emeralds before a pair of return errors and a hitting miscue foiled the Mountaineers.

In the opener, Manistique held an 11-10 lead following a net violation.

The Emeralds extended their lead to 15-10 before senior Bella Person provided a kill for the Mountaineers to bring them within four points.

Manistique then began to pull away, ext

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