Benton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 80-59 to the Highland Cardinals. While losing is never fun, the Zephyrs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin basketball rankings (they are ranked 440th, while the Cardinals are ranked 91st).
Benton's loss dropped their record down to 2-18. As for Highland, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-2 record this season.
Looking ahead, Benton will head out to square off against Cassville at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Cassville has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Highland, they will be playing at home against Fennimore at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Highland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 11 contests.
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