Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Football, Volleyball

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The Winners for 9-23-08: Amanda Burk and Johnny Benson

By Ryan Phelps
Minnesota Valley Lutheran and Becke

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.