Iowa High School Baseball - Mt. Vernon edged by Benton
June 20, 2024: Van Horne, IA 52346 The Benton Bobcats got by the visiting Mt. Vernon Mustangs baseball team by a count of 2-1 in Thursday's non-league bout.
The Bobcats now possess a 21-9 record. They take the field next when they host Grinnell for a WaMac-West bout on Monday, June 24. Benton will face a Tigers team coming off a 7-4 non-league loss to West Delaware (Manchester, IA). The Tigers record now stands at 18-7.
Next, the Mustangs face the South Tama County Trojans (Tama, IA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, June 24. Mt. Vernon will attempt to move on its 12-11 season record. The Trojans enter the bout with a 2-19 record after their 15-0 league loss to Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA).