Louisiana High School Basketball - Benton edged by Captain Shreve
February 1, 2022: Benton, LA 71006 The Benton Tigers basketball team (Benton, LA), was nudged 45-41 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Captain Shreve Gators (Shreveport, LA)
The Gators now possess a 19-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Byrd for a 5A District 1 battle on Friday, February 4. Captain Shreve will confront a Yellow Jackets team coming off a 48-33 league loss to Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA). The Yellow Jackets record now stands at 10-11.
The Tigers (10-19) will now prepare for their battle against Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA). The Chiefs come into the 5A District 1 battle with a 17-7 record. In their last battle, Natchitoches Central edged Byrd (Shreveport, LA), 48-33, in a league battle.