Football Game Preview: Benton Academy Raiders vs. Delta Streets Academy Lions

The Benton Academy Raiders will face off against the Delta Streets Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Benton Academy has given up an average of 30.2 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Benton Academy is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Mississippi's top teams: Humphreys Academy, who was ranked first at the time (Benton Academy was ranked fourth). The Raiders took a blow against the Rebels on Friday, falling 50-22. The Raiders' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Meanwhile, Delta Streets Academy was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 30-24 to Deer Creek.

Benton Academy's record is now 6-4. As for Delta Streets Academy, their record now sits at 3-7.

Benton Academy strolled past Delta Streets Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2022 by a score of 21-6. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Raiders since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.