Missouri High School Basketball - Benton nipped by Smithville
January 5, 2012: Smithville, MO 64089 The Smithville Warriors tipped the visiting Benton Cardinals basketball team by a final score of 33-30 in Thursday's league game.
In their next game, the Warriors face the Platte County Pirates (Platte City, MO) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 9. Smithville will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record.
With the defeat, Benton moves to 5-5 on the year. The Cardinals host Bishop LeBlond (St. Joseph, MO) to face the Eagles in a Midland Empire battle on Monday, January 9. The Eagles come into the battle with a record of 2-6.