The Benton Tigers routed the visiting Southwood Cowboys basketball team by a final score of 60-28 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Tigers face the Captain Shreve Gators (Shreveport, LA) in a 5A District 1 game, on Friday, February 3. Benton will attempt to move on its 13-10 season record. The Gators enter the game with a 6-9 record after their 48-22 league loss to Airline (Bossier City, LA).

With the defeat, Southwood moves to 13-11 on the year. The Cowboys host Haughton (Haughton, LA) to face the Buccaneers in a 5A District 1 game on Friday, February 3. The Buccaneers enter the game with a record of 18-7. Haughton lost 59-36 in their recent league game against Natchitoches Central (Natchitoches, LA)