Indiana High School Basketball - Benton Central nips Lafayette Jefferson
December 13, 2018: Lafayette, IN 47905 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Benton Central Bison (Oxford, IN) and the host Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos (Lafayette, IN), saw Benton Central's basketball squad hold off Lafayette Jefferson by a tally of 59-56.
With the victory, Benton Central improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Bison host Rochester (Rochester, IN) to play the Zebras in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 15. The Zebras come into the challenge with a record of 4-8. Rochester lost 62-22 in their recent league challenge against North Miami (Denver, IN)
Next up, the Bronchos play the Logansport Berries (Logansport, IN) in a North Central challenge, on Friday, December 14. Lafayette Jefferson will attempt to improve on its 8-4 season record. The Berries go into the test with a 5-5 record after their 70-27 non-league win over Fort Wayne Wayne (Fort Wayne, IN).
Game Summary
Officials : Ryan Fisher, Greg Kirkham, & Dave Schoening.