On Saturday, September 28, 2024, Benton Central Varsity Volleyball competed in the prestigious 12-team Crown Point Invitational, finishing the day with an impressive 3-1 record. The tournament featured a strong field of talented teams from across the state and region, making Benton Central's performance a standout achievement. In the 10:00 AM Match #1, Benton Central faced a tough opponent in Lake Central (15-7), falling 2-0 (set scores: 20-25, 18-25). However, the Bison quickly regrouped and showcased their resilience in the following matches. At 11:00 AM, Match #2 saw Benton Central defeating Homestead (17-4) in 3 sets, winning 2-1 (set scores: 19-25, 25-21, 15-12) with a combination of strong serving and efficient attacks. In Match #3 at 1:45 PM, the Bison carried their momentum into a convincing 2-0 victory over Elkhart (14-10) (set scores: 27-25, 25-19), capitalizing on excellent defensive plays and well-executed team strategies. The final match of the day, Match #4 at 2:45 PM, saw Benton Central dominate Kankakee Valley (15-9) 2-0 (set scores: 25-13, 25-11), completing the day with a 3-1 overall record. The Bison record now stands at 18-4. Benton Central's performance throughout the tournament demonstrated their competitiveness and determination against top-level teams. The team looks forward to building on this success as the season continues. Benton Central’s upcoming schedule includes three important matchups: Monday, September 30, 2024: Away at South Newton (Freshman & JV at 6:00 PM, Varsity will follow) Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Home vs. Logansport for the "Dig Pink" Cancer Awareness Game (Freshman at 5:30 PM & JV at 6:00 PM, Varsity will follow) Thursday, October 3, 2024: Home vs. McCutcheon (Freshman at 5:30 PM & JV at 6:00 PM, Varsity will follow) The Bison look to build on their strong tournament showing as they head into these key matches. Come out and support the team, especially for the "Dig Pink" fundraiser match, raising cancer awareness!