Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021
Class 4A Region 5 volleyball at Van Horne
Benton 3, Grinnell 0
G 12 16 23 BC 25 25 25
Benton Community won the first round of regional play over Grinnell (17-19) Tuesday, Oct. 19, at Van Horne.
Grace Embretson had 26 assists. The Lady Bobcats were 36 of 89 for kills with 14 errors. Alyssa Tegeler had 26 kills for Benton. Piper Nelson had 11 digs. Emma Townsley had 10 digs, as did Embretson. Addison Phillips added 10. Benton was 68 of 73 for serves with 16 aces. Phillips had four aces. With three each were Janelle Morris, Tegeler and Embretson. Nelson had two and Townsley had one.
Benton (24-14) travels to Clear Creek Amana (27-11) in Tiffin on Thursday, Oct. 21, in semifinal action.
Coach Mike Embretson talks with his team before the regional match against Grinnell. 
Grace Embretson returns the ball for Benton against Grinnell. 
Olivia Janss returns the ball against Grinnell. 
Benton fans cheer the volleyball team against Grinnell. 
Jim Magdefrau 