Mississippi High School Football - Benton Academy topped by North Delta
August 25, 2023: Batesville, MS 38606 The Benton Academy Raiders football team (Benton, MS), was beaten 28-9 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host North Delta Green Wave (Batesville, MS)
The Green Wave (2-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Marshall Academy (Holly Springs, MS). The Patriots come into the MAIS 3A District 1 challenge with a 1-1 record. In their last challenge, Marshall Academy achieved victory over Oak Hill Academy (West Point, MS), 30-23, in a non-league challenge.
The Raiders now sport a 0-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Indianola Academy for a MAIS 3A District 2 challenge on Friday, September 1. Benton Academy will meet a Colonels team coming off a 47-12 non-league loss to Lee Academy (Clarksdale, MS). The Colonels record now stands at 0-2.