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Unbeaten Benet wants to make big noise at Montini

By Naperville Sun

Five years after its 2009 inception, the Montini Christmas Tournament has become arguably the premier holiday tournament in the Chicago area.

The field has grown from eight to 16 and continues to attract elite teams.

Neuqua Valley joined last year and now Benet will make its debut when the 2014 tournament begins on Friday.

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