Congratulations to our Hardware Hank “Nuts & Bolts” Athletes of the Week: Amanda Burk, senior, Minnesota Valley Lutheran volleyball and Johnny Benson, sophomore, Becker football.
OUTSTATE
Name: Amanda Burk
Number: 9
Position: MH
Sport: Volleyball
Year: Senior
School: Minnesota Valley Lutheran
Information: Amanda is on pace to be the only volleyball player in MVL history to achieve 500 kills and 200 ace blocks in a career. This past weekend in our tourney at Sibley East, Amanda led the Chargers to a 4th place finish: 42 kills, 7 ace blocks, 15 digs and 3 ace serves. She is a workhorse in both the front and back rows; a two-time captain for the Chargers; 3 year starter as well. A joy to coach each and everyday!
METRO
Name: Johnny Benson
Number: 6
Position: QB
Sport: Football
Year: Sophomore
School: Becker
Information: Sophomore quarterback Johnny Benson helped lead Becker beat the top team in Class 4A, Totino-Grace on Friday night by throwing 16-27 for 258 yards plus 3TD in the first quarter.