Fans at Saturday's league challenge between the Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) and the host Massac County Patriots (Metropolis, IL), saw Benton's basketball squad wallop Massac County by a count of 65-43.

With the victory, Benton upgrades its record to 22-7 on the campaign. The Rangers travel to Murphysboro (Murphysboro, IL) to play the Red Devils in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge on Thursday, February 16. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 18-8.

Next up, the Patriots play the Frankfort Redbirds (West Frankfort, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio challenge, on Thursday, February 16. Massac County will attempt to upgrade on its 22-6 season record. The Redbirds come into the challenge with a 5-22 record after their 63-56 league loss to Herrin (Herrin, IL).