Mississippi High School Baseball - Benton Academy holds off Deer Creek
April 9, 2024: Benton, MS 39039 Spectators at Tuesday's league battle between the Benton Academy Raiders (Benton, MS) and the visiting Deer Creek Warriors (Arcola, MS), saw Benton Academy's baseball squad knock off Deer Creek by a count of 10-6.
Coming up next, the Raiders play the Humphreys Academy Rebels (Belzoni, MS) in a battle, on Thursday, April 11. Benton Academy will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Rebels enter the battle with a 4-3 record after their 8-2 league win over Central Holmes Christian (Lexington, MS).
The Warriors now possess a 2-4 record. They take the field next when they host Central Holmes Christian for a MAIS 3A District 2 battle on Monday, April 15. Deer Creek will play a Trojans squad coming off a 8-2 league loss to Humphreys Academy (Belzoni, MS). The Trojans record now stands at 8-11.