Benton hadn't done well against Pembroke Hill recently (they were 0-7-2 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Benton Cardinals blew past the Pembroke Hill Raiders 3-0. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Cardinals as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Benton never let Pembroke Hill on the board, but things got pretty close in the first set. The match finished with set scores of 25-22, 25-13, 25-21.
Benton's victory bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Pembroke Hill, their loss dropped their record down to 4-10-1.
Benton will venture away from home to face off against Lathrop at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lathrop is coming into the contest with four straight defeats at home, meaning Benton will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Pembroke Hill, they will welcome Summit Christian Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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