Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) and the visiting Hamilton County Foxes (McLeansboro, IL), saw Benton's basketball squad overcome Hamilton County by a tally of 70-57.

With the victory, Benton improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Meridian (Mounds, IL) to confront the Bobcats in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 21. The Bobcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-6. Meridian won 63-59 in their recent non-league challenge against Vandalia (Vandalia, IL)

Next up, the Foxes confront the Sesser-Valier Red Devils (Sesser, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 21. Hamilton County will attempt to improve on its 8-13 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 3-11 record after their 75-29 non-league loss to Pinckneyville (Pinckneyville, IL).