Senior leadership seems to be the theme for area volleyball teams. Many have it and some do not. For the Benjamin Russell squad, the team sports four seniors who will be the difference in the Wildcats making it back to Regionals.
“All four of our seniors are our core,” said head coach Magan Ford. “They are our nucleus.”
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