Benson (Benson, MN) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Montevideo Thunderhawks (Montevideo, MN), 62-57 in a league battle.
The now possess a 9-7 record. They play next when they travel to Minnewaska Area for a West Central - South battle on Friday, February 13. Benson will battle a Lakers team coming off a 55-48 league loss to B O L D (Olivia, MN). The Lakers record now stands at 6-10.
The Thunderhawks (10-6) will now prepare for their battle against Paynesville (Paynesville, MN). The Bulldogs come into the West Central - South battle with a 10-8 record. In their last battle, Paynesville was nudged by B O L D (Olivia, MN), 57-56, in a league battle.