Benton Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Central Holmes Christian Trojans. The Raiders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Benton Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Central Holmes Christian, the victory (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 8-7.
Looking ahead, Central Holmes Christian will challenge Humphreys Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Benton Academy will be paying especially close attention to the Trojans' contest: after the Trojans faces off against Deer Creek, they'll take on Benton Academy again at 5:00 p.m. on the 15th.
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