Mississippi High School Football - North Delta triumphant over Benton Academy
August 30, 2024: Benton, MS 39039 The crowd at Friday's non-league contest between the North Delta Green Wave (Batesville, MS) and the host Benton Academy Raiders (Benton, MS), witnessed North Delta's football squad wallop Benton Academy by a count of 47-14.
The Green Wave (2-1) will now prepare for their contest against Marshall Academy (Holly Springs, MS). The Patriots enter the MAIS 3A District 1 contest with a 1-1 record. In their last contest, Marshall Academy was routed by Greenville Christian (Greenville, MS), 34-21, in a non-league contest.
Coming up next, the Raiders confront the Indianola Academy Colonels (Indianola, MS) in a MAIS 3A District 2 contest, on Friday, September 6. Benton Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-2 season record. The Colonels enter the contest with a 0-2 record after their 49-7 non-league loss to Lee Academy (Clarksdale, MS).