Jefferson Democrats Girls Volleyball 3-2 Benson

A hard-fought five-set battle ended in Jefferson's favor Thursday night, as the Democrats volleyball team defeated Benson 3-2 in a non-league matchup at home in Portland, Oregon. The win is a welcome boost for Jefferson, which competes in the Portland Interscholastic League (6A) and had been searching for momentum early in the fall season. The Democrats needed all five sets to put Benson away, a sign of just how competitive the match was from start to finish. Going the distance and coming out on top speaks to the team's resilience, especially after a slow start to the year. Jefferson improves to 3-5 on the season with the victory, a record the program will look to build on as league play approaches. The Democrats will need consistency in serve reception and side-out efficiency to string together wins. Jefferson returns to the court next week with a chance to push above the .500 mark and gain confidence heading into the heart of the schedule.