Louisiana High School Basketball - Southwood nipped by Benton
January 5, 2024: Benton, LA 71006 The Benton Tigers tipped the visiting Southwood Cowboys basketball team by a final score of 56-51 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Tigers face the Parkway Panthers (Bossier City, LA) in a 5A District 1 game, on Tuesday, January 9. Benton will attempt to move on its 13-10 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 15-6 record after their 62-3 league win over Byrd (Shreveport, LA).
With the defeat, Southwood moves to 17-5 on the year. The Cowboys host Haughton (Haughton, LA) to face the Buccaneers in a 5A District 1 game on Tuesday, January 9. The Buccaneers enter the game with a record of 20-3. Haughton won 48-40 in their recent league game against Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA)