JOURNAL SPORTS
Benton’s Tigers played a pair of tight contests with visiting Destrehan, sandwiched around a rainout on Friday, but were halted after a second straight 4-2 loss in their quarterfinal series Saturday.
The Fighting Wildcats (29-12), seeded 14th in Non-Select Division, overtook a 1-0 lead by No. 6 Benton (29-8-2) with a three-run second inning Saturday, added another run in the third inning, and held off the Tigers.
Benton outhit Destry 8-5, but the Tigers committed three errors.
They were the last local team remaining in the LHSAA postseason.
Benton made its third quarterfinal trip in five seasons, a span in which the Tigers have an overall 116-42-2 (.725) record and have captured four district championships. Benton has twice reached the state semifinals this decade.
Local score Saturday, LHSAA baseball quarterfinals
Non-Select Division I
Destrehan 4, Benton 2, Game 2, Destrehan wins series 2-0