Benton Bobcats (Van Horne, IA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Monticello Panthers (Monticello, IA), 42-35 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Benton upgrades its record to 18-6 on the season. The Bobcats host Des Moines Christian (Des Moines, IA) to clash with the Lions in a non-league bout on Monday, February 26. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 22-1. Des Moines Christian won 45-41 in their recent non-league bout against Algona (Algona, IA)