Montevideo rallies for four-game win over Braves

The Benson volleyball team fell to Montevideo in its second match of the season last Thursday night at home.  The Braves won the first game 25-23 and led 24-20 in the second before the Thunderhawks came roaring back to sweep the final three games and go home with a 23-25, 26-24, 25-22, 25-19 victory.

In the Braves’ first match, Benson also won the first game against Lac qui Parle before losing the final three.

Benson, coached by new head coach Laura Mitteness, went 4-8 overall last year during a shortened season, including a 3-6 mark in the WCC.  

Mitteness took over the coaching position from Shannon Schmidt, who resigned after nine seasons at the helm of the Benson volleyball program.  Mitteness is assisted by Mackenzie Dokkebakken and Abby Versteeg, while junior high coaches are Tai Moe and Aimee Thalberg...
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