The Benton Panthers routed the host Lake Hamilton Wolves basketball team by a final score of 65-34 in Wednesday's league game.

In their next game, the Panthers face the Sheridan Yellowjackets (Sheridan, AR) in a 5A South game, on Friday, February 17. Benton will attempt to move on its 20-3 season record. The Yellowjackets enter the game with a 13-5 record after their 64-35 league win over White Hall (White Hall, AR).

With the defeat, Lake Hamilton moves to 9-12 on the year. The Wolves travel to El Dorado (El Dorado, AR) to face the Wildcats in a 5A South game on Friday, February 17. The Wildcats enter the game with a record of 13-8. El Dorado won 61-55 in their recent league game against Lakeside (Hot Springs, AR)