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Minden Crimson Tide rally past Benton Tigers in regular-season finale
Minden secures home playoff game with comeback victory over Benton
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Minden Crimson Tide closed out the regular season with a 43-38 comeback victory over the Benton Tigers on Wednesday night. Minden, ranked 16th in the non-select Division II power rankings, trailed by 11 points at halftime but outscored Benton 33-17 in the second half to secure the win and a home playoff game in the first round.
Why it matters
This victory allows Minden to host a first-round playoff game as one of the top 16 teams in the non-select Division II rankings. It also marks a strong finish to the regular season for the Crimson Tide, who will look to carry this momentum into the postseason.
The details
After scoring just 10 points in the first half, Minden outscored Benton 16-7 in the third quarter to cut the Tigers' 11-point halftime lead to two. The Crimson Tide then outpaced Benton 17-10 in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback victory. Cameron Parker led Minden with 13 points, while Markavius Johnson added 9 and Abreon Curry chipped in 8.
- The game was played on Wednesday, February 19, 2026.
- Minden entered the game ranked 16th in the non-select Division II power rankings.
The players
Cameron Parker
The leading scorer for the Minden Crimson Tide, pouring in 13 points in the comeback victory.
Markavius Johnson
Contributed 9 points for the Minden Crimson Tide in the win.
Abreon Curry
Added 8 points for the Minden Crimson Tide in the regular-season finale.
Kam Smith
Led the Benton Tigers with 11 points in the losing effort.
Idrick Ferguson
Scored 10 points for the Benton Tigers in the game.
What’s next
The LHSAA will announce the official playoff pairings on Monday, at which point Minden will learn its first-round opponent as a host team.
The takeaway
Minden's come-from-behind victory over Benton showcases the team's resilience and ability to make key adjustments, which will serve them well as they look to make a deep playoff run in the non-select Division II tournament.
