Braves shut out by Waska in volleyball opener

The Benson volleyball team opened up the season with a three-game home loss to Minnewaska Area last Tuesday night.  The Braves battled strong in the first game, but the Lakers took control midway through the second game and went on to a 25-21, 25-16, 25-13 victory.

The Braves had two more home matches scheduled for this week, including a match against Morris Area-CA, Tuesday (yesterday) and a contest against Sauk Centre, Thursday (tomorrow), but the match versus SC has been postponed until Nov. 13.

The Benson volleyball team, coached by Shannon Schmidt, closed out the 2019 season with a 9-16 overall record, which included a 3-11 mark within the WCC.  Gone from last year’s team are Claire Ricard, Abbie Mitteness, Mariah Ahrndt, Kara Kannegiesser, and Abby Lundebrek...
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