Benton Tigers (Benton, PA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Sullivan County Griffins (Laporte, PA), 30-26 in a league bout.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Tigers host Our Lady of Lourdes Regional (Coal Township, PA) to play the Red Raiders in a non-league bout on Wednesday, December 27. The Red Raiders go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Our Lady of Lourdes Regional won 53-44 in their recent league bout against Tri-Valley (Hegins, PA)

Next up, the Griffins play the Millville Quakers (Millville, PA) in a Mid-Penn - D4 bout, on Wednesday, January 3. Sullivan County will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Quakers go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 46-31 non-league loss to Meadowbrook Christian (Milton, PA).