Illinois High School Basketball - Meridian overwhelmed by Benton
January 19, 2024: Benton, IL 62812
The Benton Rangers basketball team scored 78 points and restricted the visiting Meridian Bobcats to 49 in the Rangers non-league victory on Friday.
The Rangers now sport a 18-3 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pinckneyville for a non-league contest on Saturday, January 20. Benton will battle a Panthers team coming off a 67-66 non-league win over Herrin (Herrin, IL). The Panthers record now stands at 16-5.
The Bobcats (14-5) will now prepare for their contest against Herrin (Herrin, IL). The Tigers come into the non-league contest with a 14-6 record. In their last contest, Herrin was routed by Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL), 67-66, in a non-league contest.
