Basketball Recap: Vinton-Shellsburg Skates Past Benton with Ease

Vinton-Shellsburg had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Benton Bobcats 67-32 on Friday. This was a revenge game for the Vikings: when they faced off against the Bobcats back in December of 2024, they had to take a 62-52 loss.

Vikings

Previous 5 Games

01/24/25 @ Benton	67-32
01/21/25 vs Grinnell	54-67
01/20/25 @ Denver	75-84
01/14/25 vs Clear Creek-Amana	62-73
01/10/25 @ Mt. Vernon	35-61

Vinton-Shellsburg's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-7. As for Benton, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.

Vinton-Shellsburg will be playing in front of their home fans against Jesup at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Jesup will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Vinton-Shellsburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Benton, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 65-55 defeat against Monticello on the 25th.