Football Game Preview: Benton Central Bison vs. Lafayette Central Catholic Knights

Benton Central is 0-10 against Lafayette Central Catholic since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Bison will square off against the Knights at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Benton Central's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Rensselaer Central on Friday. They had to suffer through a 51-0 loss at the hands of the Bombers. Considering the last time the Bison couldn't score was back in August, the team can't take the result too hard.

Meanwhile, Lafayette Central Catholic played a tough contest on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 49-7 loss at the hands of Tipton. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Knights have suffered against the Blue Devils since October 16, 2020.

Lafayette Central Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Benton Central, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.

Benton Central was dealt a bruising 79-0 loss at the hands of Lafayette Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Can the Bison avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.