Marshfield opened 4A District 4 volleyball play Tuesday night at Junction City and lost 3-1 (15-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-23). Defending district champion Cottage Grove bettered visiting Siuslaw 3-2, and Marist Catholic downed visitng Elmira 3-0. Marshfield (0-1, 7-4) hosts Cottage Grove next Tuesday. North Bend dropped its 5A Midwestern League match at Ashland 3-1 (9-25, 25-23, 28-30, 17-25) Tuesday. The Bulldogs (4-2, 5-2) host Thurston Tuesday.
