Malachi King commands the offense for Raiders win
By Team Reports
Jan 14, 2024, 2:09pm
Recap: Harrison Raiders vs. Benton Central Bison
The Harrison Raiders's six-game losing streak came to an end on Saturday. They walked away with a 57-45 victory over Benton Central. The victory was just what Harrison needed coming off of a 76-42 loss in their prior matchup.
Harrison's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Malachi King, who scored 11 points along with nine rebounds and five assists. Another player making a difference was Reid Smith, who scored 14 points.
Harrison's win bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Benton Central, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Harrison will be playing at home against Anderson at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton Central, they will head out on the road to face off against McCutcheon at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. McCutcheon is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.