By Marisa Dawson

Last night, our Bennington Badgers battled hard in the Class B semifinals at Waverly, coming on strong in the third and fourth quarters — but ultimately fell 38–18 to the Vikings, knocking the Badgers out of the state race. Despite the loss, the effort, grit, and community support were truly something to be proud of. Badger fans spilled out of the stands and onto the end zones to show their support last night. The Bennington Dance Team performed at halftime, continuing to rally the Badger supporters.

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Photos By Marisa Dawson