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Bennington sweeps Trinity Catholic in volleyball doubleheader

Story & photos by Dale Grosbach

Rica Simpson

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Bennington sweeps Trinity Catholic in volleyball doubleheader
Bennington Bulldog junior Rylee Benien (8) makes a strong middle attack against the Trinity Celtics. The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic Celtics were defeated by the Bennington Bulldogs 2-0 and 2-0 on Sept. 30, 2025.

The Trinity Catholic High School Celtics (2-17-1) hosted the Bennington Bulldogs (21-6) in a volleyball doubleheader Tuesday at Trinity Catholic High School.

Bennington entered the day as a top-20 ranked team in Kansas 2A volleyball. The Bulldogs dominated both matches, winning the first 25-14 and 25-5. In the second, they secured another victory, finishing 25-11 and 25-7.

For the Celtics, junior Eilley Cost (3), junior Melanie Maya (6) and freshman Azlyn Cost (44) were notable performers. Bennington dominated with strong serving and aggressive attacking from their outside hitters. Trinity Catholic struggled with reception and passing in both matches.

Freshman Azlyn Cost (44) for the Trinity Celtics attacks against the Bennington High School Bulldogs.
Junior Eilley Cost (3) attacks against the Bennington High School Bulldogs.
Junior Melanie Maya (6) goes for the kill against the Bennington High School Bulldogs.
Junior Kara Nelson (15) and junior Rocio Urueta (10) defend at the net against the Bennington High School Bulldogs.
Freshman Sophia Kiser (32) makes a great save against the Bennington High School Bulldogs.
Bennington Bulldog junior Rylee Benien (8) makes a strong middle attack against the Trinity Celtics.