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MeridianBenton

Bobcats
75
Rangers
65

The Benton (IL) varsity basketball team lost Saturday's home tournament game against Meridian (Mounds, IL) by a score of 75-65.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Meridian1421162475
Benton159113065
Final score provided by B. D.
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Game Stats

Meridian (24-25)

Meridian

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals7532565765
0Latarus Johnson (So)9365075
1Javionne Ranson (Jr)208108090
2Shamar Easley (Sr)2142525
3Colin Monan (Sr)156134658
5AJ Flenoid (Sr)2412196363
11Max Russell (Jr)5245063
Meridian

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals75919472367233762
0Latarus Johnson (So)93475000020
1Javionne Ranson (Jr)2022100221006875
2Shamar Easley (Sr)20000001425
3Colin Monan (Sr)1538380003560
5AJ Flenoid (Sr)24030010121675
11Max Russell (Jr)512500001250
Meridian

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals7561824141021211
0Latarus Johnson (So)901112014
1Javionne Ranson (Jr)2001131012
2Shamar Easley (Sr)233642031
3Colin Monan (Sr)1504432033
5AJ Flenoid (Sr)24391232221
11Max Russell (Jr)500001020
Meridian

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals1.170.830.910.18000
0Latarus Johnson (So)1.002.000.500.00000
1Javionne Ranson (Jr)3.001.000.500.00000
2Shamar Easley (Sr)1.330.672.000.00000
3Colin Monan (Sr)1.000.670.670.00000
5AJ Flenoid (Sr)1.501.002.002.00000
11Max Russell (Jr)0.000.501.000.00000

Benton (24-25)

Benton has not entered stats for this game.

Game Story

Illinois High School Basketball - Meridian defeats Benton

January 25, 2025: Benton, IL 62812

The Meridian Bobcats (Mounds, IL) basketball were winner over the host Benton Rangers (Benton, IL), 75-65 in Saturday's non-league bout.

The Bobcats now possess a 17-5 record. They play next when they host Cobden for a South Egyptian bout on Monday, January 27. Meridian will play a Appleknockers team coming off a 62-54 non-league loss to Elverado (Elkville, IL). The Appleknockers record now stands at 10-10.

With the loss, Benton falls to 18-2 on the campaign. The Rangers host DuQuoin (DuQuoin, IL) to play the Indians in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi bout on Friday, January 31. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 10-10.

Brandon DRangers Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Meridian 0, Benton 0
    Posted @ 7:53p

  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:53p
  3. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #11 Treyson Severin makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 0, Benton 2
    Posted @ 7:54p
  4. 2 - 2

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #3 Colin Monan makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 2, Benton 2
    Posted @ 7:56p
  5. 4 - 2

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #11 Max Russell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 4, Benton 2
    Posted @ 7:57p
  6. 4 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #2 Shamar Easley. Meridian 4, Benton 2
    Posted @ 7:58p
  7. 4 - 5

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #12 Grant Owens makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 4, Benton 5
    Posted @ 7:59p
  8. 4 - 4

    Score Correction

    Benton1st Quarter
    Score correction for Benton in Q1. Meridian 4, Benton 4
    Posted @ 7:59p
  9. 7 - 4

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #3 Colin Monan makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 7, Benton 4
    Posted @ 8p
  10. 9 - 4

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 9, Benton 4
    Posted @ 8:02p
  11. 11 - 4

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 11, Benton 4
    Posted @ 8:02p
  12. 11 - 6

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #4 Kyle Thomas makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 11, Benton 6
    Posted @ 8:02p
  13. 11 - 6

    Foul Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Meridian - #00. Meridian 11, Benton 6
    Posted @ 8:03p
  14. 11 - 8

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 11, Benton 8
    Posted @ 8:03p
  15. 11 - 10

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #5 Nolan Schafer makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 11, Benton 10
    Posted @ 8:04p
  16. 11 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Meridian - #00. Meridian 11, Benton 10
    Posted @ 8:04p
  17. 11 - 10

    Foul Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Meridian - #3 Colin Monan. Meridian 11, Benton 10
    Posted @ 8:05p
  18. 11 - 13

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #2 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 11, Benton 13
    Posted @ 8:05p
  19. 14 - 13

    Score Alert

    Meridian1st Quarter
    Meridian - #11 Max Russell makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 14, Benton 13
    Posted @ 8:05p
  20. 14 - 15

    Score Alert

    Benton1st Quarter
    Benton - #5 Nolan Schafer makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 14, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:07p
  21. 14 - 15

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Meridian 14, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:08p
  22. 14 - 15

    Foul Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Benton - #5 Nolan Schafer. Meridian 14, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:08p
  23. 15 - 15

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 15, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:08p
  24. 16 - 15

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 16, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:08p
  25. 18 - 15

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 18, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:09p
  26. 20 - 15

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 20, Benton 15
    Posted @ 8:10p
  27. 20 - 17

    Score Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 20, Benton 17
    Posted @ 8:11p
  28. 22 - 17

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #4 Gregory Johnson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 22, Benton 17
    Posted @ 8:11p
  29. 24 - 17

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 24, Benton 17
    Posted @ 8:11p
  30. 26 - 17

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 26, Benton 17
    Posted @ 8:12p
  31. 26 - 19

    Score Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 26, Benton 19
    Posted @ 8:13p
  32. 26 - 19

    Foul Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #3 Colin Monan. Meridian 26, Benton 19
    Posted @ 8:16p
  33. 26 - 22

    Score Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 26, Benton 22
    Posted @ 8:17p
  34. 26 - 22

    Timeout Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Meridian. Meridian 26, Benton 22
    Posted @ 8:17p
  35. 29 - 22

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 29, Benton 22
    Posted @ 8:18p
  36. 29 - 24

    Score Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter
    Benton - #12 Grant Owens makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 29, Benton 24
    Posted @ 8:18p
  37. 32 - 24

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 32, Benton 24
    Posted @ 8:19p
  38. 32 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Benton - #5 Nolan Schafer. Meridian 32, Benton 24
    Posted @ 8:19p
  39. 32 - 24

    Foul Alert

    Benton2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi. Meridian 32, Benton 24
    Posted @ 8:21p
  40. 35 - 24

    Score Alert

    Meridian2nd Quarter
    Meridian - #3 Colin Monan makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 35, Benton 24
    Posted @ 8:21p
  41. 35 - 24

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Meridian 35, Benton 24
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:22p
  42. 35 - 24

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton's ball.
    Posted @ 8:31p
  43. 35 - 27

    Score Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 35, Benton 27
    Posted @ 8:32p
  44. 38 - 27

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #0 Latarus Johnson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 38, Benton 27
    Posted @ 8:32p
  45. 38 - 30

    Score Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton - #11 Treyson Severin makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 38, Benton 30
    Posted @ 8:32p
  46. 41 - 30

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #0 Latarus Johnson makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 41, Benton 30
    Posted @ 8:35p
  47. 41 - 32

    Score Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 41, Benton 32
    Posted @ 8:36p
  48. 43 - 32

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 43, Benton 32
    Posted @ 8:36p
  49. 43 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #0 Latarus Johnson. Meridian 43, Benton 32
    Posted @ 8:37p
  50. 43 - 33

    Score Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 43, Benton 33
    Posted @ 8:37p
  51. 45 - 33

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 45, Benton 33
    Posted @ 8:37p
  52. 45 - 33

    Foul Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson. Meridian 45, Benton 33
    Posted @ 8:38p
  53. 45 - 35

    Score Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter
    Benton - #5 Nolan Schafer makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 45, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:38p
  54. 47 - 35

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 47, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:38p
  55. 49 - 35

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 49, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:39p
  56. 49 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Benton. Meridian 49, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:39p
  57. 49 - 35

    Foul Alert

    Benton3rd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi. Meridian 49, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:41p
  58. 51 - 35

    Score Alert

    Meridian3rd Quarter
    Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 51, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:43p
  59. 51 - 35

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Meridian 51, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:45p
  60. 51 - 35

    Timeout Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Timeout Meridian. Meridian 51, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:46p
  61. 53 - 35

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 53, Benton 35
    Posted @ 8:47p
  62. 53 - 37

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 53, Benton 37
    Posted @ 8:47p
  63. 53 - 37

    Foul Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #5 AJ Flenoid. Meridian 53, Benton 37
    Posted @ 8:47p
  64. 53 - 39

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 53, Benton 39
    Posted @ 8:48p
  65. 53 - 39

    Foul Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #1 Javionne Ranson. Meridian 53, Benton 39
    Posted @ 8:48p
  66. 53 - 42

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #14 Jaxton Wiggs makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 53, Benton 42
    Posted @ 8:48p
  67. 53 - 42

    Foul Alert

    Benton4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi. Meridian 53, Benton 42
    Posted @ 8:49p
  68. 56 - 42

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 56, Benton 42
    Posted @ 8:49p
  69. 58 - 42

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 58, Benton 42
    Posted @ 8:50p
  70. 58 - 44

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 58, Benton 44
    Posted @ 8:50p
  71. 60 - 44

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 60, Benton 44
    Posted @ 8:51p
  72. 60 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #0 Latarus Johnson. Meridian 60, Benton 44
    Posted @ 8:52p
  73. 60 - 45

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 60, Benton 45
    Posted @ 8:52p
  74. 60 - 46

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 60, Benton 46
    Posted @ 8:52p
  75. 60 - 48

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #4 Kyle Thomas makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 60, Benton 48
    Posted @ 8:53p
  76. 60 - 50

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #14 Jaxton Wiggs makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 60, Benton 50
    Posted @ 8:54p
  77. 60 - 50

    Foul Alert

    Benton4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Benton - #4 Kyle Thomas. Meridian 60, Benton 50
    Posted @ 8:54p
  78. 62 - 50

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 62, Benton 50
    Posted @ 8:54p
  79. 62 - 52

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #12 Grant Owens makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 62, Benton 52
    Posted @ 8:55p
  80. 62 - 52

    Foul Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Meridian - #3 Colin Monan. Meridian 62, Benton 52
    Posted @ 8:55p
  81. 62 - 53

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a Free Throw. Meridian 62, Benton 53
    Posted @ 8:55p
  82. 62 - 53

    Timeout Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Meridian. Meridian 62, Benton 53
    Posted @ 8:56p
  83. 64 - 53

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 64, Benton 53
    Posted @ 8:57p
  84. 64 - 56

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 64, Benton 56
    Posted @ 8:58p
  85. 64 - 56

    Timeout Alert

    Benton4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Timeout Benton. Meridian 64, Benton 56
    Posted @ 8:58p
  86. 66 - 56

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 66, Benton 56
    Posted @ 8:59p
  87. 66 - 56

    Foul Alert

    Benton4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi. Meridian 66, Benton 56
    Posted @ 8:59p
  88. 66 - 58

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #41 Docker Tedeschi makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 66, Benton 58
    Posted @ 9p
  89. 69 - 58

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 69, Benton 58
    Posted @ 9p
  90. 71 - 58

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 71, Benton 58
    Posted @ 9:01p
  91. 73 - 58

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 73, Benton 58
    Posted @ 9:01p
  92. 73 - 60

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 73, Benton 60
    Posted @ 9:01p
  93. 75 - 60

    Score Alert

    Meridian4th Quarter
    Meridian - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 75, Benton 60
    Posted @ 9:02p
  94. 75 - 62

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - #12 Grant Owens makes a 2pt Field Goal. Meridian 75, Benton 62
    Posted @ 9:03p
  95. 75 - 65

    Score Alert

    Benton4th Quarter
    Benton - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Meridian 75, Benton 65
    Posted @ 9:03p
  96. 75 - 65

    End of Game

    Final
    Meridian 75, Benton 65
    Posted @ 9:03p

Meridian @ Benton Basketball Game Info

Sat., Jan. 25, 2025 @ 7p
The Benton (IL) varsity basketball team lost Saturday's home tournament game against Meridian (Mounds, IL) by a score of 75-65.

Scoretracker Providers

Brandon DRangers Reporter

Rankings & Records

Meridian (24-25)

ILClass
17613
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
26-98-013-08-35-6.7431.0002,4991,981

Benton (24-25)

ILClass
708
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
28-57-311-37-110-1.848.7001,9521,303

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Meridian		19.718.316.817.771.4
Benton		15.013.813.612.459.2

Team Stat Comparison

MeridianBenton
67.2Points Per Game-
29.6Rebounds Per Game-
12.7Assists Per Game-
12.1Steals Per Game-
1.3Blocks Per Game-

Team Leaders

MeridianBentonNational Avg.
#5 AJ Flenoid19.2Points Per Game
-
4.9
#5 AJ Flenoid11.7Rebounds Per Game
-
2.6
#2 Shamar Easley2.8Assists Per Game
-
1.0
#5 AJ Flenoid2.7Steals Per Game
-
0.8
#5 AJ Flenoid0.7Blocks Per Game
-
0.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Meridian2-3Benton4-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
12/14/24MurphysboroMeridian(L) 72-6112/28/24BentonMurphysboro(W) 41-33
12/30/24MeridianMurphysboro(L) 53-50
12/28/24MeridianPinckneyville(L) 77-4912/30/24PinckneyvilleBenton(W) 51-50
1/17/25PinckneyvilleBenton(L) 51-36
2/21/25BentonPinckneyville(L) 56-55
2/28/25Hardin CountyMeridian(W) 77-5712/3/24Hardin CountyBenton(W) 61-23
3/7/25MeridianGoreville(W) 69-6312/7/24BentonGoreville(W) 72-64

Record Breakdown

Meridian (24-25)

Benton (24-25)
26-9
Overall
28-5
8-0
League
7-3
7-5
Non-League
9-0
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-3
Common Opponent
4-2
13-0
Home
11-3
8-3
Away
7-1
5-6
Neutral
10-1
3-1
Playoff
2-1
23-9
In-State
27-5
3-0
Out-of-State
1-0