Braves fall to Melrose Area in home opener

The Benson boys basketball team fell to 0-2 with a 75-55 loss at home to Melrose Area, Friday night.  The Dutchmen stormed out to an early lead of 20-2 and led 48-18 by halftime before the Braves came roaring back in the second half.

The Braves hope to pick up win No. 1 this week with home games against Clinton-GB, Thursday (tomorrow) and Montevideo, Friday.

This year’s Benson boys basketball varsity roster includes seniors Ben Peterson, Abe Peterson, Cole Hedman, Sam Lenarz, Sam Grussing, Matt Laumeyer, Pat Minchow, and Austin Grube; juniors Brandonn Traut, Dylan Ascheman, Isaac Minchow, Chaden Carroll, and Jalen Anderson; sophomore Juan Espinoza; and ninth-grader Blake Brehmer...
 
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