Wednesday, March 2, 2016
RUSSELLVILLE, AR
The South No. 3 seed Benton Lady Panthers fell 51-21 to the East No. 3 seed Marion Lady Patriots Wednesday in the first round of the 6A State Tournament. After a 4-13 start to the season due to season-ending injuries to three would-be starters, the Lady Panthers finished the year with an 11-17 record, going 7-4 their last 11 games and 8-6 in the 6A South Conference.