The report says St. Ben’s has opened the campaign 6-0-1, including a 3-1 victory at Bethel University and a 1-1 draw with Gustavus Adolphus College. Those results point to a side learning to handle pressure away from home, although St. Catherine represents a more personal test.
Kimble’s emphasis is clearly on character rather than age. “We're playing with a lot of heart and we're maxing out that heart column,” he said, describing a group still developing but already willing to compete for every ball.
The Bennies’ attacking threat is being driven by Ewa Gower, who reportedly has six goals and two assists. Lilly DeRosier and Elly Prairie have also made strong contributions, with the report crediting each player with four goals and one assist.
That spread of production gives St. Ben’s more than one route to trouble the hosts. Gower’s finishing provides the headline threat, while DeRosier and Prairie add the depth needed in a difficult road fixture.
Last season’s meeting remains the obvious reference point, but this is a younger team with a different level of belief. The unbeaten start has created momentum, and Kimble’s players now have the chance to show that persistence can withstand a familiar opponent and an uncomfortable setting.
Saturday’s 1pm kickoff should reveal whether St. Ben’s early resilience can carry into its toughest rematch yet - and whether this season’s Bennies are ready to turn last year’s setback into a measure of progress.