In Tuesday's non-league outing, the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) basketball squad edged the host Eldorado Eagles (Eldorado, IL), by a count of 52-48.

The Rangers (5-9) will now prepare for their outing against Herrin (Herrin, IL). The Tigers go into the Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio outing with a 4-11 record.

The Eagles now hold a 8-10 record. They take the field next when they host Vienna for a Black Diamond - East outing on Friday, January 11. Eldorado will encounter a Eagles squad coming off a 55-45 league loss to Carmi-White County (Carmi, IL). The Eagles record now stands at 0-12.