Missouri High School Basketball - Lafayette succumbs to Benton
January 13, 2012: St. Joseph, MO 64504 The Benton Cardinals topped the visiting Lafayette Fighting Irish basketball team by a final score of 35-26 in Friday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Cardinals face the Bishop LeBlond Eagles (St. Joseph, MO) in a Midland Empire game, on Thursday, January 19. Benton will attempt to move on its 6-6 season record.
With the defeat, Lafayette moves to 8-10 on the year. The Fighting irish travel to Falls City (Falls City, NE) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Thursday, January 19. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 5-9.