West Liberty beat Benton Community in an Iowa high school boys’ basketball game, 56-53, at Benton Community in Van Horne on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023.

Benton’s Noah Franck (4) lays the ball in during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Seth Axsom shoots as Benton’s Tim Thompson defends during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Jayce McHugh (10) shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Easton Patterson (21) blocks a shot by West Liberty’s Jayce McHugh (10) during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Ty Jones shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Caden Laughlin throws a pass during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Evan Daugherty (10) shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Evan Daugherty (10) throws a pass during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Jayce McHugh (10) and Benton’s Noah Franck (4) fight for a rebound during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Lane Kaestner shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Seth Axsom (14) shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Blake Daugherty (22) shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Ty Jones looks to pass during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Diego Hernandez collects a rebound during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Diego Hernandez pokes the ball away from Benton’s Easton Patterson during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Wyatt Rinderknecht shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Seth Axsom (14) defends Benton’s Evan Daugherty (10) during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Evan Daugherty shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Noah Franck (4) throws a pass during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Noah Franck shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Benton’s Blake Daugherty shoots during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Jayce McHugh (10) defends Benton’s Tim Thompson (32) during a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

West Liberty’s Seth Axsom celebrates following a boys basketball game between Benton Community and West Liberty at Benton Community Middle/High School in Van Horne, Iowa on Monday, February 6, 2023. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Photos in this gallery are available for purchase, both print and digital download for personal use. Click the image, then click the 'buy photo' button to view options and pricing.