Basketball Game Preview: Benton Zephyrs vs. Highland Cardinals

Benton is on a 13-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, Highland a five-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck will change on Thursday. The Benton Zephyrs will welcome the Highland Cardinals at 7:15 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Monday, Benton took a blow against Shullsburg, falling 68-25. While losing is never fun, the Zephyrs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 455th, while the Miners are ranked 51st).

Meanwhile, Highland ended up a good deal behind Potosi/Cassville on Monday and lost 57-42.

Highland's loss dropped their record down to 5-10. As for Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.

Benton was dealt a bruising 61-12 loss at the hands of Highland when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Benton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.