Zion-Benton was the 2-0 winner over Fenton when they last played one another back in April of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Zee-Bees fell just short of the Bison by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. While the Zee-Bees didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Bison 25-19 in the first set.
Zion-Benton started the match hot and won the first set, but they struggled down the stretch and lost the last two. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 19-25, 25-20, 25-18.
Fenton was led to victory by Ivan Solis and Andrew Velasquez. Solis had 14 digs and four assists, while Velasquez had six digs and two aces. That's the most aces Velasquez has posted over his last 14 matchups. Ismael Castillo also deserves some recognition as he had his first kill of the season.
Zion-Benton has been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 14 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-23 record this season. As for Fenton, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-16.
Coming up, Zion-Benton will be playing in front of their home fans against Cristo Rey St. Martin at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fenton, they will venture away from home to square off against Schaumburg at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Saxons will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bison surely won't give up without a fight.
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