In Thursday's non-league match, the host Benton Rangers basketball team scored a good 54-35 triumph over the Hamilton County Foxes.

In their next game, the Rangers face the Goreville Blackcats (Goreville, IL) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 3. Benton will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Blackcats enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 54-49 non-league win over Johnston City (Johnston City, IL).

With the defeat, Hamilton County moves to 1-2 on the year. The Foxes travel to Anna-Jonesboro (Anna, IL) to face the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, December 2. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 1-3. Anna-Jonesboro lost 60-52 in their recent non-league match against Goreville (Goreville, IL)