Iowa High School Basketball - Vinton-Shellsburg succumbs to Benton
January 18, 2024: Vinton, IA 52349 The Benton Bobcats topped the host Vinton-Shellsburg Vikings basketball team by a final score of 49-32 in Thursday's league game.
In their next game, the Bobcats face the South Tama County Trojans (Tama, IA) in a WAMAC - West game, on Friday, January 19. Benton will attempt to move on its 9-4 season record. The Trojans enter the game with a 0-12 record after their 71-21 league loss to Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA).
With the defeat, Vinton-Shellsburg moves to 4-9 on the year. The Vikings host Grinnell (Grinnell, IA) to face the Tigers in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 3-8. Grinnell lost 50-29 in their recent non-league game against Benton (Van Horne, IA)