Mississippi High School Football - Benton Academy thwarted by Sylva Bay Academy
September 19, 2025: Benton, MS 39039 Sylva Bay Academy Saints (Bay Springs, MS) fans exited the stadium in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team overcome the host Benton Academy Raiders (Benton, MS), 54-24 in a non-league challenge.
In their next game, the Saints play the River Oaks Mustangs (Monroe, LA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, September 26. Sylva Bay Academy will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Mustangs go into the challenge with a 3-0 record after their 48-20 non-league win over Ben's Ford Christian (Bogalusa, LA).
With the defeat, Benton Academy drops to 2-3 on the campaign. The Raiders travel to Tunica Academy (Tunica, MS) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league test on Friday, September 26. The Blue Devils come into the test with a record of 2-3. Tunica Academy lost 58-6 in their recent non-league test against Corning (Corning, AR)
