Nate Malchow

A point guard is often a leader on the court, and Ellie Benson relishes that opportunity every time she suits up in black and orange for the Washington Warriors.

The top two teams in Class AA girls basketball collide at Sioux Falls Washington Friday night. Mitchell beat the Warriors last March and it is worth the revisit on an entertaining title game.

School breaks Thursday afternoon for Christmas, but there is a key in-town battle in girls basketball.