Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL), 52-20 in a league bout.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 18-8 on the season. The Rangers host Harrisburg (Harrisburg, IL) to play the Bulldogs in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio bout on Thursday, January 26. The Bulldogs go into the bout with a record of 20-5. Harrisburg lost 69-40 in their recent league bout against Massac County (Metropolis, IL)

Next up, the Redbirds play the Murphysboro Red Devils (Murphysboro, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio bout, on Thursday, January 26. Frankfort will attempt to upgrade on its 5-19 season record. The Red Devils go into the bout with a 1-18 record after their 70-28 league loss to Herrin (Herrin, IL).