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Benson Places 12th at State Swimming Meet

Henry Sibley sophomore places fourth in consolation heat in Class AA championships.

Henry Sibley sophomore Forrest Benson concluded his sophomore season in the pool by placing 12th in the 100-yard freestyle at the Class AA state championship swimming and diving meet on Saturday night at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center.

Benson, who was 11th in the preliminary round of competition on Friday with a time of 48.32 seconds, cut that result down to 48.05 in taking fourth in the consolation heat on Saturday night.

His five points earned the Warriors 37th place in the state team standings.

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