Benton Rangers (Benton, IL) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Sparta Bulldogs (Sparta, IL), 70-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Benton advances its record to 23-2 on the year. The Rangers host Nashville (Nashville, IL) to face the Hornets in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Mississippi match on Tuesday, February 11. The Hornets enter the match with a record of 18-8. Nashville won 70-63 in their recent non-league match against Goreville (Goreville, IL)

The Bulldogs now own a 16-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Steeleville for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. Sparta will face a Warriors squad coming off a 43-35 non-league loss to Trico (Campbell Hill, IL). The Warriors record now stands at 14-11.