Benton football aims to end losing streak against Excelsior Springs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
College SportsBenton football will seek to break a two-game losing streak as they visit Excelsior Springs on Friday evening. The Cardinals, currently 2-4, lost 53-29 on the road to Maryville last week. Excelsior Springs, struggling with a 1-5 record, is enduring a three-game losing streak, most recently falling 54-12 to William Chrisman. Benton coach Mark Cole emphasized the need for improved run defense to counter Excelsior Springs’ ground game. Despite recent defensive struggles, Benton's offense showed promise against Maryville, and Cole is optimistic about building on that performance. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. in Excelsior Springs.
- •Benton is 2-4 after a loss to Maryville.
- •Excelsior Springs holds a 1-5 record, on a three-game losing streak.
- •Benton scored 29 points last week, their second-highest this season.
- •The game kicks off at 7 p.m. in Excelsior Springs.
- •Benton faces Cameron next week, followed by Chillicothe.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Benton looks to begin final stretch with win
"ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Benton football will look to return to the win column when it takes on Excelsior Springs on the road Friday evening. The Cardinals (2-4) are coming off their second consecutive loss, a 53-29 road defeat to Maryville, but they will enter Friday evening’s matchup with a chance to return to winning ways against a struggling opponent. Excelsior Springs (1-5) is ...
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