The Bengals prepare to play in the Golden Throne game Jan. 27, which is always one of the most exciting games on the varsity basketball teams’ schedule. Heading into the game at the LCSC Activity Center in Lewiston, the boys are having a decent season, winning eight of their last 12 games.
  One of those wins came Dec. 6 against Clarkston with the Bengals winning 53-52. The Bengals also earned a win in dominating fashion over Middleton High School by a score of 58-32. The team defeated Centennial High School 57-51, avenging its loss to the Patriots last school year in the state tournament. Other wins for the Bengals included Anacortes (60-49), Lakeland (70-34) and Wenatchee (56-37), Sandpoint (58-23), and most recently Lake City (69-57).
  The Bengal boys’ varsity players have suffered four losses in the 12-game stretch. One of the losses came against Central Florida Christian Academy at the Magic Valley Holiday Classic Dec. 20, The Bengals fell by a score of 62-46. Other losses were to Inland Empire League rivals Couer d’Alene by a score of 67-65 and to Post Falls by a score of 39 to 37. The only other loss has been to Clarkston in which they lost 57-46 Dec. 29 in Booth Hall.
  The Bengals and Bantams are split on the season at one win a piece against one another. Both games were close, with the Bengals winning first by only a single point. Then 23 days later, the Bantams got the better of the Bengals, winning by 11 points. With the series tied at one win a piece, it will make the 2017 Golden Throne game that much more interesting.