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Photos: 2023 Benton Invitational volleyball tournament

Sep. 16, 2023 8:31 pm, Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 10:37 pm
Benton Community hosted an Iowa high school volleyball tournament Saturday.
Burlington’s Sela Rascon passes during their match against the Benton Community Bobcats at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Lila Howe celebrates a Little Hawks point during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Michaela Goad (17) talks to teammates as they huddle after losing a point during their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Madeline Pavelka (16) attacks during their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion Wolves head coach Roxanne Paulsen talks to her team during a timeout of their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Jessi Kucera (second from left) celebrates a Little Hawks point during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Emmy McComas (right) celebrates a Little Hawks point with Hattie Galloway (left) during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Xavier’s Taylor Rexroth (center) tries to et the ball past the blocks of North Scott’s Madison Wilshusen (left) and Kaci Johnson during their match at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
North Scott head coach Taryn VanEarwage smiles as she watches the action during their match against Xavier at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
North Scott’s Sydney Skarich (left) celebrates a Lancers point with teammates during their match against Xavier at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
North Scott’s Kenzie Moeller (center) celebrates a Lancers point with teammates during their match against Xavier at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
North Scott head coach Taryn VanEarwage talks to her players during a timeout of their match against Xavier at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High head coach Carolyn Giese sends in a signal to the server during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Emmy McComas (right) passes the ball next to Lila Howe during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion Wolves head coach Roxanne Paulsen talks to her team during a timeout of their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion Wolves head coach Roxanne Paulsen reacts to their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion Wolves head coach Roxanne Paulsen reacts to their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Alexis Pierce sets the ball during their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Alexis Pierce (second from right) celebrates a Wolves point with teammates during their match against the Iowa City High Little Hawks at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Hattie Galloway (left) attempts a block on Marion’s Grace Whalen during their match at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Michaela Goad (center) celebrates a Wolves point during their match against Iowa City High at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marion’s Madeline Pavelka (bottom) gets an attack past the block of Iowa City High’s Hattie Galloway during their match at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Sidney Slay puts over a setter dump to the Marion Wolves defense during their match at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Iowa City High’s Jessi Kucera stretches for a dig during their match against the Marion Wolves at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Xavier’s Carissa Timmerman passes the ball during their match against the North Scott Lancers at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Burlington’s Sophia Young (27) celebrates a Grayhounds point with Meilah Ertz (26) and Kierstin Wax (7) during their match against the Benton Community Bobcats at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Bobcats head coach Mike Embretson talks to his team during a timeout of their match against the Burlington Grayhounds at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Community’s Piper Nelson sends over an attack during their match against the Burlington Grayhounds at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Community’s Avery Palmer tips the ball over the net during their match against the Burlington Grayhounds at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Community’s Piper Nelson tips the ball towards the Burlington Grayhounds side during their match at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Burlington’s Lily Newell sets during their match against the Benton Community Bobcats at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Burlington’s Lily Newell sets during their match against the Benton Community Bobcats at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Community’s Piper Nelson gets a back pass during their match against the Burlington Grayhounds at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Benton Community’s Kennedy Donald passes on a serve during their match against the Burlington Grayhounds at the 2023 Benton Invitational Volleyball Tournament at Benton Community High School in Van Horne, Iowa, Saturday, September 16, 2023. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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