Benjamin Russell volleyball has one more game before the Area Tournament. Leading up to the final regular season match against Tallassee, the Wildcats took two of their last three games, starting with a senior night victory over Calera.
On Wednesday, the Wildcats defeated visiting Calera 25-16, 15-25, 25-23, 25-22, earning a valuable win on senior night to send off the team’s four seniors in style.
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