Smash Volleyball
January 19, 2019
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Burnaby Striders
July 21, 2019
JD BC Championship in South Surrey!
“Over 16 top 8 placements, with special congratulations to Addy Benefield and Andre Meltzer who both captured GOLD – 800m for Addy (2006) and Andre (2009) taking it for both the 60m and 100m events.”
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Los Angeles Times
September 18, 2022
Girls’ volleyball rankings: Underdog Alemany looks to surge in Mission League
https://news.yahoo.com/girls-volleyball-rankings-underdog-alemany-202720058.html
“5. Redondo Union (3): Junior Addy Benefield, a transfer from Canada, looks like a difference-maker, but Sea Hawks had subpar showing at Durango.“
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Los Angeles Times
September 27, 2022
Mira Costa girls’ volleyball storms back to beat Redondo Union in five-set thriller
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2022-09-27/mira-costa-girls-volleyball-redondo-union-recap
“It was 22-14 in the fourth set after a termination from Canadian transfer Addy Benefield, and Mira Costa’s Cam Green gathered his team for a timeout, three points away from a loss to Redondo Union. Wouldn’t it be a cool story, they laughed, if they came back to win?”
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Field Level
August 1, 2023
Addyson Benefield Announces Commitment to Play Women’s Volleyball at Boise State University
https://www.fieldlevel.com/app/commitments/addyson.benefield/volleyballwomen
“Coach Kristen Iordanova, had this to say about Benefield’s recruitment to Boise State University, “We’re very happy Addy was able to find a great fit program to continue her academic & athletic career.”.”
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Daily Breeze
August 29, 2023
Redondo girls volleyball rallies to defeat Marymount in five sets
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/08/29/redondo-girls-volleyball-rallies-to-defeat-marymount-in-five-sets
During the run, Benefield collected three of the team’s 12 aces. The Sea Hawks also got strong contributions on serves from Summer Suppik, who had four aces, and Madi Collins, whose serve on set point forced a Marymount double contact violation.
“Our big momentum shift was definitely Addy’s serving run,” Zimmerman said.
Added Benefield: “First through fourth (sets), I missed a couple, and just having your team back you up and always just keep you playing, I think it’s really important to have a team that will motivate you even if you’ve missed so many.”
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Los Angeles Times
September 18, 2023
Girls’ volleyball rankings: Underdog Alemany looks to surge in Mission League
5. Redondo Union (3): Junior Addy Benefield, a transfer from Canada, looks like a difference-maker, but Sea Hawks had subpar showing at Durango.
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Sports Illustrated
September 25, 2023
California Top 25 girls volleyball rankings via SBLive Sports
8. Redondo Union (SS, 6-2, was No. 11)
“Sea Hawks fared reasonably well in recent brutal stretch. Redondo lost to Sierra Canyon in five sets (15-13 finale), edged Marymount in five sets with a reverse sweep, and lost to Torrey Pines in five sets (15-12 finale). Abby Zimmerman and Addy Benefield are the leading hitters for Redondo.”
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Sports Illustrated
October 17, 2023
Mater Dei tops California Top 20 high school girls volleyball rankings (10-16-2023)
https://highschool.si.com/california/2023/10/17/mater-dei-tops-california-top-20-high-school-girls-volleyball-rankings-10-16-2023
17. Redondo Union (SS, 21-12, was No. 14)
Finished third in the Bay League this year. Will be a force to reckon with in SS Division 2 playoffs. Redondo is led by Addy Benefield, Abby Zimmerman and Ella Zimmerman.
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Daily Breeze
October 27, 2023
Redondo girls volleyball advances to CIF-SS Division 2 semifinals
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/10/26/redondo-girls-volleyball-advances-to-cif-ss-division-2-semifinals/
Addy Benefield and Abby Zimmerman led the attack for the top-seeded Sea Hawks with 12 kills apiece in the 25-21, 25-19, 19-25, 25-21 win.
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Orange County Register
October 28, 2023
Redondo girls volleyball loses to Orange Lutheran in Division 2 semifinal
The Sea Hawks rallied to force a fifth set, but wound up losing to the Lancers 20-25, 27-25, 25-20, 11-25, 15-10
Redondo girls volleyball loses to Orange Lutheran in Division 2 semifinal
Redondo broke open a tight first set going on a late 7-2 run behind senior Addy Benefield’s three kills. Redondo take a 23-18 lead and Benefield would close it out with a cross-court kill for a 25-20 win.
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Daily Breeze
October 28, 2023
Redondo girls volleyball loses to Orange Lutheran in Division 2 semifinal
“Redondo broke open a tight first set going on a late 7-2 run behind senior Addy Benefield’s three kills. Redondo take a 23-18 lead and Benefield would close it out with a cross-court kill for a 25-20 win.”
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Boise State Volleyball Instagram
November 8, 2023
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Bronco News
November 9, 2023
Garus Adds Four Prep Standouts for 2024
“Benefield comes to Boise State from Redondo Union High School in Redondo, Calif. The two-year starter for the Sea Hawks varsity team has led RUHS to back-to-back CIF Southern Section semifinal appearances and two trips to the state tournament. As a junior, she recorded 135 kills, 14 service aces, 40 blocks and 78 digs. So far as a senior, Benefield has tallied 262 kills, 17 aces, 33 blocks and 104 digs. She plays club ball for Surfside Volleyball Club of Torrance, Calif., where she helped the team to the National Tournament in the USA Division.
Coach Garus on Benefield, “Addy is a high flyer with amazing potential. She will have another high-level club season and be ready to roll next fall.”
Benefield is a native of Vancouver, British Columbia, who moved to Southern California for improved volleyball competition and a chance to earn a Division One college scholarship. She will join her older brother, Ty Benefield, at Boise State, where he is a freshman on the football team.”
University of Washington Athletics
May 2, 2024
Benefield Joins Husky Freshman Class
Dawgs Welcome Heard and Tulino to Montlake | Huskies Sign Talented Transfer Fletcher from South Carolina | Huskies Welcome Haury, Hunt on Signing Day
SEATTLE – A new Husky has joined the pack for the upcoming season. Addy Benefield, originally from Vancouver, B.C. before moving to Redondo Beach, Calif., has signed her letter of intent to be a Dawg. Benefield is an outside hitter and is the sixth new Husky for the 2024 season.
“We are thrilled about the addition of Addy Benefield to our 2024 roster,” says Head Coach Leslie Gabriel. “Addy was the missing piece to our puzzle with this class. Her athleticism, determination and excitement for the game are what we love about her and what will help her to continue to improve and become the player she wants to be. We can’t wait for the Husky family to meet her.”
Benefield is the third member of the incoming Husky freshman class, joining fellow freshmen Julia Hunt (MB; Covington, Ky.) and Alexis Haury (S; Silverton, Ore.). UW also features incoming transfers Kiune Fletcher (OH; El Dorado, Trinidad & Tobago; South Carolina), Zoria Heard (DS/L; Rowlett, Texas; Texas A&M-Corpus Christi) and Sophia Tulino (OH; Carlsbad, Calif.; Santa Clara).
The right-side hitter helped Redondo Union qualify for the CIF Division I state championships in 2022 and 2023, reaching the regional semifinals in 2023. RUHS also made the Southern Section Division 2 semifinals in 2022 and 2023.
“I chose UW because it’s been my dream school since attending a basketball camp there as a child,” Benefield says. “The campus’s familiarity and the coaching staff’s commitment to guiding players as individuals solidified my decision. Joining UW feels like fulfilling my childhood dream.”
Benefield plays club volleyball for Surfside VC, helping the team earn a bid to 2024 Open nationals at the NEQ in Philadelphia.
“I’m incredibly excited for what the future holds, I can’t wait to wear purple and gold and be a Dawg.”
