Covington was the 56-43 winner over Benton Central when they last played one another back in February of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. The Covington Trojans fell just short of the Benton Central Bison by a score of 54-51 on Saturday. The Trojans have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Covington's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Stein, who posted 14 points. Landon Herzog was another key player, putting up seven points and ten rebounds.
Trojans
| 01/04/25 vs Benton Central | 51-54 |
| 12/21/24 vs Seeger | 49-50 |
Even though they lost, Covington smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Covington's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Benton Central, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Covington will square off against Riverton Parke at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Benton Central, they will challenge Twin Lakes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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