Basketball Game Preview: Van Horn Falcons vs. Benton Cardinals

The Van Horn Falcons will head out to take on the Benton Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Last Tuesday, Van Horn was able to grind out a solid win over Barstow, taking the game 53-43.

Meanwhile, Benton waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They breezed by the Rams to the tune of 84-20. That looming 84-20 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cardinals yet this season.

Benton pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Van Horn, their win bumped their record up to 5-6.

Van Horn came up short against Benton in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, falling 61-51. Can Van Horn avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.