The Benjamin Russell volleyball team had one goal heading into the Class 6A Area 5 tournament — play two games.

And what did it accomplish on Wednesday night? Just that.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Kyleigh Leonard gets a dig against Chilton County on Wednesday. The Wildcats finished as Class 6A Area 5 runner ups.

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Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell's Amari Cunningham spikes the ball past a Chilton County defender. This is the first time Benjamin Russell has been to regionals since 2022.