Tate sets table for attackers in four-set Benjamin Russell area victory

Jake Arthur/ Tallapoosa Publishers Sophomore setter Kennedy Tate helped guide Benjamin Russell to an area victory with accurate passes and a few attacks of her own Tuesday against Stanhope Elmore.

With state playoffs on the horizon, Benjamin Russell demonstrated Tuesday that it has an ability to close sets.

The Wildcats defeated Stanhope Elmore 3-1 in area play behind strong attacking set up by sophomore setter Kennedy Tate, despite trailing for much of the match’s final two games, both of which it won.