The Kiona-Benton Bears basketball squad (Benton City, WA), was outscored 72-56 in Friday's league battle with the host Connell Eagles (Connell, WA)

With the victory, Connell advances its record to 5-6 on the year. The Eagles travel to Wapato (Wapato, WA) to meet the Wolves in a 1A South Central battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Wolves enter the battle with a record of 8-4. Wapato lost 84-56 in their recent league battle against Zillah (Zillah, WA)

The Bears now own a 5-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Royal for a 1A South Central battle on Saturday, January 11. Kiona-Benton will meet a Knights squad coming off a 80-56 league win over Naches Valley (Naches, WA). The Knights record now stands at 11-0.