The Benton Panthers will square off against the Marion Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Marion will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Benton extended their winning streak to four on Friday. The Panthers blew past West Memphis, posting a 49-19 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Panthers' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Arkansas football rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Blue Devils are ranked 93rd).
Meanwhile, Marion hadn't done well against Catholic recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Patriots claimed a resounding 48-10 victory over the Rockets.
Marion's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Benton, their victory bumped their record up to 7-2.
Everything came up roses for Benton against Marion when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the team secured a 55-10 win. In that game, the Panthers amassed a halftime lead of 28-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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