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Benson Braves seek first winning football record since 2020

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Sep 1, 2026

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Summary

The Benson Braves enter the new football season aiming for their first winning record since 2020. The program has demonstrated incremental improvement, growing from a single win in 2023 to four victories during the 2025 campaign. Head coach Brady Dokkebakken reports that while the roster is smaller this year, the players demonstrate stronger cohesion during practice. The team returns four All-District selections, including running back and linebacker Adrian Young, who recorded 91 tackles and nine touchdowns last season. Senior captain Darin Hippe continues to lead the squad at quarterback and linebacker, while the coaching staff maintains a focus on consistent improvement and team unity. The Braves look to build on the momentum of their recent development as they prepare for the upcoming schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Benson improved to four wins during the 2025 season.
•Adrian Young returns after earning All-District, All-Area, and team MVP honors.
•Darin Hippe returns for his third season as a team captain.
•Head coach Brady Dokkebakken is joined by five assistant coaches.
•The roster includes returning starters across the offensive and defensive lines.

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What they're saying

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Sep. 1—BENSON — The Benson football team has shown steady progress. Since going 1-8 in 2023, the Braves won three games in '24 and followed that up by going 4-5 in '25. It was the team's first four-win season since going 4-3 in the COVID-shortened 2020 season. Now, Benson is on the hunt for its first winning record since 2020. Brady Dokkebakken said that while this season's team is a smaller ...
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