Benet has a lot riding on senior quarterback Ben Clevenger’s right arm.

Clevenger will be taking his first varsity snap under center when the Redwings host Hillcrest in the season opener on Aug. 29. He takes over for Ryan Kubacki Jr. , who set or tied five of the program’s passing records before he graduated.

“It’s exciting, but it comes with a lot of responsibility,” Clevenger said of his new role. “I’ve got to prepare my team. I’ve got to keep my posture and my body positivity.

“Everything to the max. Can’t let my team think I’m frustrated or anything like that.”

Clevenger endured quite a bit of frustration last season, although it had nothing to do with backing up Kubacki, who was a Class 5A all-state pick.

Clevenger started at safety but suffered a broken ankle against Mount Car

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