In Saturday's non-league match, the host Benton Rangers basketball team scored a good 76-68 triumph over the Meridian Bobcats.

In their next game, the Rangers meet the Pinckneyville Panthers (Pinckneyville, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 21. Benton will attempt to move on its 17-6 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 18-3 record after their 75-29 non-league win over Sesser-Valier (Sesser, IL).

With the defeat, Meridian moves to 14-7 on the year. The Bobcats host Hamilton County (McLeansboro, IL) to meet the Foxes in a non-league match on Saturday, January 21. The Foxes enter the match with a record of 8-13. Hamilton County lost 70-57 in their recent non-league match against Benton (Benton, IL)