On Monday, Benjamin Russell, Horseshoe Bend and Dadeville got together to compete in a volleyball tri-meet featuring plenty of ups and equally as many downs for each school.
The Generals came out on top, winning both of their games. Ben Russell split its evening and Dadeville exited winless.
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