Illinois High School Baseball - Centralia loses to Benton
March 18, 2026: Centralia, IL 62801 Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) followers left the game satisfied Wednesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL), 4-1 in a non-league match.
With the triumph, Benton moves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Rangers travel to Hardin County (Elizabethtown, IL) to play the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, March 20. The Cougars come into the match with a record of 0-1. Hardin County lost 7-4 in their recent non-league game against Massac County (Metropolis, IL)
Next, the Orphans play the Odin/Patoka/Sandoval Eagles (Sandoval, IL) in a non-league game, on Thursday, March 19. Centralia will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.