After losing to Thunder Ridge the last time they met, Bennington decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Bulldogs came out on top against the Longhorns by a score of 2-0 on Saturday.
The 2-0 score doesn't show just how dominant Bennington was: they took both sets by at least 12 points. The final score came out to 25-8, 25-13.

Mara Pickering
09/20/25 @ Thunder Ridge | 23 |
09/16/25 vs Inman | 5 |
09/16/25 vs Inman | 11 |
09/13/25 vs Logan/Palco | 6 |
09/13/25 vs Thomas More Prep-Marian | 14 |
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Mara Pickering had an outrageously good game as she had 23 digs and two assists. That's the most digs she has posted over her last seven contests. Taleigh Watson also deserves some recognition as she had her first block of the season.
Bennington is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Thunder Ridge, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Coincidentally, Bennington and Thunder Ridge will both be playing Ell-Saline the next time they take the court. The Longhorns will host the Cardinals on Saturday, while the Bulldogs will play them later in the day, at 9:00 a.m.
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