Illinois High School Basketball - Benton tops DuQuoin
February 7, 2023: DuQuoin, IL 62832 Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host DuQuoin Indians (DuQuoin, IL), 68-50 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Benton upgrades its record to 20-7 on the campaign. The Rangers host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL) to play the Bulldogs in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio bout on Friday, February 10. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 11-13. Harrisburg lost 82-75 in their recent non-league bout against Meridian (Mounds, IL)
Next up, the Indians play the Anna-Jonesboro Wildcats (Anna, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi bout, on Friday, February 10. DuQuoin will attempt to upgrade on its 10-16 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 10-17 record after their 71-39 non-league win over Century (Ullin, IL).