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Benson high school softball wins class 2A state title

Posted at 9:28 PM, May 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-09 08:43:51-04
Benson has won the class 2A Arizona high school softball championship with a  5-1 win over Bourgade Catholic Monday night in Tempe.
 
At a game played at ASU's Farrington Stadium, the Bobcats jumped out with two runs in the first inning thanks to a Jamie Barney RBI double. Benson that added on to the lead with a third inning home run from Emmarae Wilson.
 
Head Coach Yogi Wilson's team ends the season on a ten game inning streak to finish with a record of 26-7. The state title is Benson's first since 2011.