After both having extra time off, the Benton Central Bison and the Barr-Reeve Vikings will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Benton Central is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 14 games.
Benton Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They put the hurt on South Adams with a sharp 3-0 win.
Benton Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bella Widmer, who had 18 digs. Madison Minniear was another key player, getting 27 assists and five digs.
Meanwhile, Barr-Reeve got the win against Triton Central on Saturday by a conclusive 3-0.
Benton Central better keep an eye on Hallie Knepp. She was instrumental in Barr-Reeve's win, getting 30 assists and nine digs. Knepp has been hot for a while, having posted 16 or more assists the last 25 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Lora Graber, who had 11 digs.
Benton Central's record is now 27-5. As for Barr-Reeve, their record now sits at 32-5.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Saturday's matchup: Benton Central has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 9.7 aces per game. However, it's not like Barr-Reeve struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.4 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other volleyball content.
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