In what coach Ginger Williams called one of her teams’ best performances of the season, the Thorsby volleyball team on Thursday defeated Holtville, 25-20, 26-24, and was nipped by Marbury, 25-19, 19-25, 13-15.

In the first match, Brittany Maddox recorded six kills, nine aces and three digs for the Rebels (6-4). Teammate Michelle Hendrix added two kills and three digs, Holly Smith had 13 assists and two aces and Desiree Evans had two kills and three aces.

In the second match, Maddox was good for four digs and 10 kills, Evans had three kills and seven digs, Hendrix had three aces and 16 digs, Stephanie Moore had eight digs, Smith had seven digs and 19 assists, and Kendra Dawson had 12 digs.

Thorsby will host Shelby County High beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 8.