By darrenkinnard

Rangers roll to 3-0 with a 42-7 win at Murphysboro

Posted: September 13, 2025
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Photos by Byron Hetzler/River Radio Sports Central

MURPHYSBORO — Sophomore Drake Porter accounted for five touchdowns to help Benton improve to 5-0 with a 42-7 win at Murphysboro.

Porter had three rushing touchdowns, a passing touchdown, and also returned the third quarter opening kickoff 86 yards for another touchdown.

The Rangers gave up their first points of the season as Murphysboro scored on a 78-yard fake punt in the fourth quarter. Benton has outscored its opponents 174-7 through three games.

It’s onto conference play for both teams next week. The Red Devils will open SIRR Ohio play at home against Massac County. The Rangers will also be home to open SIRR Mississippi play against another 3-0 team, Du Quoin.

Benton vs Murphysboro football

Benton’s Riley Spencer (46) punches into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against Murphysboro on Friday, Sept. 12, in Murphysboro.
Murphysboro’s Kanton Richards (25) breaks up a pass intended for Benton’s Kobe Cali (1), but would be called for pass interference on the play, during the first quarter on Friday in Murphysboro.
Benton’s Drake Porter (7) extends for extra yardage while being tackled by Murphysboro’s Zev Burton (2) during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 12, in Murphysboro.
Benton’s Rivers Watson (30) tackles Murphysboro’s Kegan Shields (22) during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 12, in Murphysboro.
Benton’s Riley Spencer (46) breaks through the Murphysboro defense during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 12, in Murphysboro.
Benton’s John Salatas (44) pressures Murphysboro quarterback Draedyn Castrejon (7) during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 12, in Murphysboro.