Soccer Recap: Searcy Takes Down Ranked Benton

Lions

Margin (Wins)

04/22/26 vs Beebe	14
03/16/26 vs Batesville	12
04/28/26 @ Nettleton	11
04/13/26 @ Marion	11
03/31/26 vs Nettleton	10

Searcy faced Benton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Lions' defense stepped up to hand the Panthers a 3-0 shutout. Considering Searcy have won 19 matches by more than two goals this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

The win was the fifth in a row for Searcy, bringing their record up to 22-5-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only given up one goal over those five matchups. As for Benton, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-2-2.

Coming up, Searcy will take on Siloam Springs in a tournament on Saturday. Benton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.