The Benton Tigers will head out to challenge the Haughton Buccaneers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Benton has given up an average of 50.4 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Benton is headed out in good spirits considering the team just ended their winless streak on the road against Leesville on Thursday. The Tigers walked away with a 42-35 victory over the Wampus Cats.
Benton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Greg Chambers, who rushed for 130 yards and four touchdowns, and also picked up 65 receiving yards. Another signal caller making a difference was Malachi Zeigler, who threw for 323 yards and a pair of TDs.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Benton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 214 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Leesville only rushed for 54.
Meanwhile, Haughton came up short against Natchitoches Central on Friday and fell 42-32.
Benton's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Haughton, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-4.
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