WCT Sports Spotlight: Juan Espinoza joins the show

Benson senior Juan Espinoza, left, dribbles around a BOLD defender during a West Central Conference game on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 at Benson.

By Michael Lyne

February 08, 2023 at 4:00 PM

BENSON — West Central Tribune sports reporter Michael Lyne chats with Benson boys basketball's Juan Espinoza for episode 15 of the WCT Sports Spotlight Show.

The WCT Sports Spotlight aims to showcase one athlete a week from west central Minnesota.

Espinoza, a senior guard, recorded a Braves program-record 47 points against Montevideo on Feb. 3. He shot 16 of 37 from the field, making seven free throws on seven attempts.

Benson is currently 5-13 this season with a 2-9 record in the West Central Conference.

By Michael Lyne

Michael Lyne joined the West Central Tribune as a sports reporter in May 2022, following his graduation from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he graduated with a bachelors degree in journalism and a minor degree in Spanish studies.

You may reach Michael at mlyne@wctrib.com, or by calling (320) 214-4345.

WCT Sports Spotlight: Juan Espinoza joins the show

Benson boys basketball senior star Juan Espinoza talks on the Braves' season, his program-record 47 points, what is in-store for his future, and more.