Missouri High School Basketball - Savannah ripped by Benton
February 16, 2016: St. Joseph, MO 64504 The Benton Cardinals basketball team scored 51 points and held the visiting Savannah Savages to 23 in the Cardinals league triumph on Tuesday.
The Cardinals now sport a 17-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Bishop LeBlond for a Midland Empire contest on Friday, February 19. Benton will battle a Eagles team coming off a 60-49 league loss to Smithville (Smithville, MO). The Eagles record now stands at 7-10.
The Savages (4-12) will now prepare for their contest against Maryville (Maryville, MO). The Spoofhounds enter the Midland Empire contest with a 12-8 record. In their last contest, Maryville was routed by Benton (St. Joseph, MO), 64-49, in a league contest.