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Knox City Senior Houndettes were recognized one last time on their home court. From left, Savannah Friddle, K’Lee Grimsley, Jaden Baxter, Aubrey Lerma and Naveah Martinez. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

Knox City Senior Houndettes were recognized one last time on their home court. From left, Savannah Friddle, K’Lee Grimsley, Jaden Baxter, Aubrey Lerma and Naveah Martinez. | SHERI BATY PHOTO

ONE LAST TIME

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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TRADITION IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR The Benjamin girls volleyball team pulled off a dramatic five-set win over Munday Oct. 25 before a home crowd of Lady Stang supporters on Senior Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

TRADITION IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR The Benjamin girls volleyball team pulled off a dramatic five-set win over Munday Oct. 25 before a home crowd of Lady Stang supporters on Senior Day. | COURTESY PHOTOS

Lady Stangs corral Mogulettes to claim district volleyball crown

Sue Jane Sullivan |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Rebuild. Reload. Repeat?In August 2025, Knox County volleyball fans anticipated some parity on the court after Benjamin High School graduated six starters who led the Lady Stangs to four straight outright district championships.
MUSTANGS TAKE THE FIELD The Mustangs take the field and face off on the road against the Chillicothe Eagles. | COURTESY PHOTO

MUSTANGS TAKE THE FIELD The Mustangs take the field and face off on the road against the Chillicothe Eagles. | COURTESY PHOTO

#4 Benjamin Mustangs defeat Chillicothe 73-6

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body The #4 Benjamin Mustangs traveled to Chillicothe for their sixth game of the season. The Mustangs entered the week looking to continue their claim as a top-five team in 1A Division 2. A victory over the Eagles would give the Mustangs momentum for the final stretch of the season.

VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS Benjamin vs. Bronte

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Body Tuesday, Nov. 4 6 p.m.Trent High SchoolLoraine (home)Saturday, Nov. 1, 2 p.m.Hawley High SchoolAdults $5 Students $3 Coaches and district passes will be honored.Munday vs. RotanSaturday, Nov. 1, noon Hawley High School
#4 Benjamin Mustangs travel to Chillicothe

#4 Benjamin Mustangs travel to Chillicothe

#4 Benjamin Mustangs travel to Chillicothe

Russ Morris |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body The #4 Benjamin Mustangs travel to Chillicothe this week for their second district game of the season. The Mustangs enter the week with a 5-0 overall record and look to build upon their momentum gained during the season.
2nd IN DISTRICT

2nd IN DISTRICT

BENJAMIN VOLLEYBALL

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Body Benjamin volleyball, shown here in a victory over Paducah, remained undefeated in district as of last week’s match against Paducah, but dropped a nail-biter match Tuesday night to cross-county rival Knox City, with whom they now share second place. | COURTESY PHOTO
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