Benton fought off Harrison for a 3-0 win (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) in the semifinals of the Class 5A volleyball state tournament Thursday at Searcy High School and will defend its state title in Saturday s 5A championship game at Hot Springs.
El Dorado’s girls finished second in last week’s 5A South Track & Field Championships at Hot Springs Lakeside. Conference champion Lake Hamilton will host the state meet on Thursday.
The Lady Wildcats won the 5A state championship last season. If they are to repeat the feat, they will have to do it through the air, as in the jumping events.