The Benton Bobcats basketball squad (Van Horne, IA), was nudged 52-48 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host Grinnell Tigers (Grinnell, IA)

With the victory, Grinnell advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Tigers host Williamsburg (Williamsburg, IA) to meet the Raiders in a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. The Raiders enter the battle with a record of 8-8. Williamsburg lost 76-62 in their recent league battle against Clear Creek-Amana (Tiffin, IA)

The Bobcats now own a 4-14 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to South Tama County for a WAMAC - West battle on Friday, January 31. Benton will meet a Trojans squad coming off a 73-28 league loss to Vinton-Shellsburg (Vinton, IA). The Trojans record now stands at 2-14.