Missouri High School Basketball - Chillicothe nips Benton
December 1, 2021: St. Joseph, MO 64504 Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Chillicothe Hornets (Chillicothe, MO) and the host Benton Cardinals (St. Joseph, MO), saw Chillicothe's basketball squad hold off Benton by a tally of 34-28.
With the victory, Chillicothe improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Smithville (Smithville, MO) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 4. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Smithville won 36-16 in their recent non-league challenge against Chrisman (Independence, MO)
Next up, the Cardinals play the Chrisman Bears (Independence, MO) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 3. Benton will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 1-2 record after their 36-16 non-league loss to Smithville (Smithville, MO).