Benton Tigers (Benton, LA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting West Ouachita Chiefs (West Monroe, LA), 46-19 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 3-2 on the season. The Tigers travel to Airline (Bossier City, LA) to clash with the Vikings in a 5A District 1 bout on Tuesday, December 13. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 5-1. Airline won 66-13 in their recent non-league bout against North DeSoto (Stonewall, LA)

Next up, the Chiefs clash with the Union Parish Farmers (Farmerville, LA) in a non-league bout, on Monday, December 12. West Ouachita will attempt to upgrade on its 1-3 season record. The Farmers go into the bout with a 5-1 record after their 56-33 non-league loss to Ruston (Ruston, LA).