Krieger leads KMS girls to win over Braves

The Benson girls basketball team suffered a cold-shooting week last week which led to three losses for the Braves.  Benson averaged just 34 points per game in losing at Hancock last Tuesday night (36-33), to KMS at home, Thursday (61-33), and to Minnewaska Area in another home game, Saturday (61-37).
Benson has now been held in the 30s five times while dropping to 4-10 overall and 2-4 in the WCC.
The Braves hope to turn things around this week with a game at Melrose Area, Friday followed by the next home game, Tuesday, Jan. 22 versus the state’s top-ranked team, Sauk Centre...
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PICTURED: Maret Gjerde has her shot blocked by Benson’s Claire Ricard during the Braves’ loss to KMS last week.  Looking on are Katie Krieger (left), Mallory Rudningen (3), and Abbie Mitteness (right).