Illinois High School Basketball - Benton crushes Anna-Jonesboro
January 19, 2023: Anna, IL 62906 Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (Anna, IL), 69-22 in a non-league bout.
In their next game, the Rangers face the Chester Yellowjackets (Chester, IL) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 23. Benton will attempt to move on its 16-8 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a 12-12 record after their 46-42 non-league win over Marissa/Coulterville (Marissa, IL).
With the defeat, Anna-Jonesboro moves to 3-20 on the year. The Wildcats host Carterville (Carterville, IL) to face the Lions in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi game on Monday, January 23. The Lions enter the game with a record of 13-12. Carterville lost 67-64 in their recent non-league game against Massac County (Metropolis, IL)