<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3hRlMC_1GqRQne800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3hRlMC_1GqRQne800" width="1662" height="1247" ><figcaption>photo Jason Brandt</figcaption></figure>On Friday afternoon, the Benson Braves made their first appearance in a Section Championship game since 2003. The Braves traveled 135 miles to the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota, carrying a 7-2 season record as they faced the undefeated 9-0 Upsala/Swanville Patriots for the Section 5A title.The Patriots came away with a 36-12 victory, leaving Benson as the tournament runner-up and bringing the Braves' season to a close with a 7-3 record. The loss snapped Benson's seven-game winning streak, while Upsala/Swanville wrapped up a perfect 10-0 season.Cole Oehlberg opened the game with the kickoff for Benson. The Patriots put together an 11-play, 89-yard opening drive, capped off by a 14-yard touchdown run from Calvin Leners on a handoff from quarterback William Schafer. Dalton Welinski added the two-point conversion to give Upsala/Swanville an early 8-0 lead.The Braves answered shortly afterward when Connor Stine broke free for a 36-yard touchdown run, bringing Benson within two at 8-6. However, with 4:45 remaining in the first quarter, the Patriots found the end zone again and converted another two-point attempt to extend their lead to 16-6.Benson put together two lengthy drives to close out the first half, but a pass interception resulted in the first turnover of the game. The Patriots turned the interception into a 45-yard return and needed just three plays to find the end zone. Upsala/Swanville attempted another two-point conversion, but the Braves came up with a defensive stop at the one-yard line. When the teams headed to the locker room for halftime, the Patriots held a 22-6 advantage.The Braves came out of the break ready to make a push. Early in the third quarter, Adrian Young took a handoff and powered his way into the end zone, doubling Benson's score and cutting the Patriots' lead to 22-12.However, Upsala/Swanville added two more touchdowns in the second half to secure the 36-12 victory and complete its run to a third consecutive Section 5A championship.Be sure to tune in to 93.5 Country Legends, visit 935kscr.com, or download the free Lakeland Media App to catch more upcoming Benson prep sports action live in early December with basketball.You can also visit 935kscr.com to view the full upcoming sports schedule for 93.5 Country Legends and our sister stations: 1340 AM &amp; 96.3 FM KWLM, 100.1 Big Country, and 106.5 The Train.</div></body>

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On Friday afternoon, the Benson Braves made their first appearance in a Section Championship game since 2003. The Braves traveled 135 miles to the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota, carrying a 7-2 season record as they faced the undefeated 9-0 Upsala/Swanville Patriots for the Section 5A title. The Patriots came...

Benson Braves finish as Section 5A Runner-Up

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On Friday afternoon, the Benson Braves made their first appearance in a Section Championship game since 2003. The Braves traveled 135 miles to the Fargodom

Benson Braves finish as Section 5A Runner-Up

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