Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL), 61-43 in a league match.

With the victory, Benton upgrades its record to 14-3 on the year. The Rangers host Fairfield (Fairfield, IL) to face the Mules in a non-league match on Saturday, January 10. The Mules enter the match with a record of 9-7. Fairfield lost 58-41 in their recent non-league match against Lawrenceville (Lawrenceville, IL)

The Redbirds now sport a 2-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Murphysboro for a non-league match on Monday, January 12. Frankfort will face a Red Devils squad coming off a 46-45 non-league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL). The Red Devils record now stands at 9-5.