Gymnasts lose first meet by .3 to Redwood Valley

The Benson-KMS gymnastics team scored its second-best point total of the season, but still lost a close decision to Redwood Valley last Tuesday night in Benson, 131.925-131.625.
The Fighting Braves scored 133 points during a win over Litchfield earlier this season and also matched the 131.625 one meet later.
Mariah Ahrndt led Benson-KMS against Redwood Valley with a 35.725 total to place first in the all-around and win three of the four individual events.  It was one of the top scores for Ahrndt, who has a personal best of 36.4.
Benson-KMS did lose one of its top gymnasts, Allie Mitteness, during the meet at Marshall, Jan. 3.  Mitteness suffered a severe injury while competing in the floor exercise and is lost for the season.
The Fighting Braves were set to compete at Melrose Area, Thursday (tomorrow) before preparing for the final home meet of the season Tuesday, Jan. 29 versus NLS...
 
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PICTURED: Torie Andrews competes on the uneven bars for the Benson-KMS gymnastics team during a meet against Redwood Valley last week.