Benton cruises to Class 4 quarterfinals

By Chris Roush

Published March 10, 2026 10:11 pm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV) — The Benton Cardinals boys basketball team is heading back to the Class 4 quarterfinals.

Benton defeated Smithville, 81-45, Tuesday night at Staley High School in the Class 4 Sectional round.

Senior Lincoln Goodwin led the way with 30 points and junior Jason Simmons added in 24 points.

The Cardinals will play St. Michael the Archangel at 6 p.m. on Saturday at North Kansas City High School.

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Chris Roush is the News Director at KQ2 News.

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