Benton has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Sheridan Yellowjackets at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Arkansas (Benton is ranked 55th, while Sheridan is ranked 71st).
Last Tuesday, Benton was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 45-40 to Lake Hamilton.
Meanwhile, Sheridan came up short against Lakeside on Friday and fell 58-45.
Benton's defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-8. As for Sheridan, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-9 record this season.
Benton took their win against Sheridan when the teams last played on February 1st by a conclusive 58-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for Benton since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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